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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.78, 5,514.48 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.78, 5,514.48 and 2,034.72 is: 3,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.78 : 5,514.48 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.78/5,514.48 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.78x = 5,514.48 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.78x = 11,220,422.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220,422.75/3,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.53

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