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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.67, 5,074.68 and 2,261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.67, 5,074.68 and 2,261.27 is: 3,121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.67 : 5,074.68 = 2,261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.67/5,074.68 = 2,261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.67x = 5,074.68 × 2,261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.67x = 11,475,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,195.19/3,676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.09

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