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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,688.80, 5,538.40 and 2,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,688.80, 5,538.40 and 2,956.08 is: 4,438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,688.80 : 5,538.40 = 2,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,688.80/5,538.40 = 2,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,688.80x = 5,538.40 × 2,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,688.80x = 16,371,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,953.47/3,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.29

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