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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.88, 5,510.40 and 2,755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.88, 5,510.40 and 2,755.42 is: 4,130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.88 : 5,510.40 = 2,755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.88/5,510.40 = 2,755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.88x = 5,510.40 × 2,755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.88x = 15,183,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183,466.37/3,675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.57

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