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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.70, 5,524.72 and 2,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.70, 5,524.72 and 2,367.76 is: 3,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.70 : 5,524.72 = 2,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.70/5,524.72 = 2,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.70x = 5,524.72 × 2,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.70x = 13,081,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,211.03/3,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.07

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