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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.26, 5,556.34 and 2,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.26, 5,556.34 and 2,452.76 is: 3,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.26 : 5,556.34 = 2,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.26/5,556.34 = 2,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.26x = 5,556.34 × 2,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.26x = 13,628,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,628,368.50/3,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.08

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