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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.53, 5,518.44 and 2,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.53, 5,518.44 and 2,991.27 is: 4,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.53 : 5,518.44 = 2,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.53/5,518.44 = 2,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.53x = 5,518.44 × 2,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.53x = 16,507,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,144.02/3,676.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.87

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