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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,687.31, 5,531.77 and 2,710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,687.31, 5,531.77 and 2,710.45 is: 4,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,687.31 : 5,531.77 = 2,710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,687.31/5,531.77 = 2,710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,687.31x = 5,531.77 × 2,710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,687.31x = 14,993,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,570.47/3,687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.27

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