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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,698.52, 5,549.82 and 2,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,698.52, 5,549.82 and 2,878.44 is: 4,319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,698.52 : 5,549.82 = 2,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,698.52/5,549.82 = 2,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,698.52x = 5,549.82 × 2,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,698.52x = 15,974,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974,823.88/3,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.25

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