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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.72, 5,511.12 and 2,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.72, 5,511.12 and 2,810.08 is: 4,205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.72 : 5,511.12 = 2,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.72/5,511.12 = 2,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.72x = 5,511.12 × 2,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.72x = 15,486,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,688.09/3,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.23

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