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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,687.27, 5,523.84 and 2,903.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,687.27, 5,523.84 and 2,903.14 is: 4,349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,687.27 : 5,523.84 = 2,903.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,687.27/5,523.84 = 2,903.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,687.27x = 5,523.84 × 2,903.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,687.27x = 16,036,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,438.72/3,687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.14

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