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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.70, 5,521.72 and 2,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.70, 5,521.72 and 2,365.76 is: 3,549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.70 : 5,521.72 = 2,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.70/5,521.72 = 2,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.70x = 5,521.72 × 2,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.70x = 13,063,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,064.31/3,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.07

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