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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.52, 5,073.78 and 2,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.52, 5,073.78 and 2,279.72 is: 3,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.52 : 5,073.78 = 2,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.52/5,073.78 = 2,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.52x = 5,073.78 × 2,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.52x = 11,566,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566,797.74/3,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.13

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