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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.03, 5,512.68 and 2,761.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.03, 5,512.68 and 2,761.87 is: 4,135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.03 : 5,512.68 = 2,761.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.03/5,512.68 = 2,761.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.03x = 5,512.68 × 2,761.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.03x = 15,225,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,305.51/3,682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.03

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