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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,677.88, 5,514.90 and 2,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,677.88, 5,514.90 and 2,307 is: 3,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,677.88 : 5,514.90 = 2,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,677.88/5,514.90 = 2,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,677.88x = 5,514.90 × 2,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,677.88x = 12,722,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,874.30/3,677.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.30

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