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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.86, 5,508.33 and 2,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.86, 5,508.33 and 2,851.08 is: 4,271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.86 : 5,508.33 = 2,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.86/5,508.33 = 2,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.86x = 5,508.33 × 2,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.86x = 15,704,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704,689.50/3,676.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.22

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