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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.98, 5,511.15 and 2,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.98, 5,511.15 and 2,847.54 is: 4,267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.98 : 5,511.15 = 2,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.98/5,511.15 = 2,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.98x = 5,511.15 × 2,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.98x = 15,693,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693,220.07/3,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.96

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