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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.64, 5,074.92 and 2,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.64, 5,074.92 and 2,794.95 is: 3,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.64 : 5,074.92 = 2,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.64/5,074.92 = 2,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.64x = 5,074.92 × 2,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.64x = 14,184,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,147.65/3,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.72

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