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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.19, 5,514.89 and 2,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.19, 5,514.89 and 2,902.10 is: 4,348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.19 : 5,514.89 = 2,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.19/5,514.89 = 2,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.19x = 5,514.89 × 2,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.19x = 16,004,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,720.18/3,680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.88

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