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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.71, 5,543.76 and 3,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.71, 5,543.76 and 3,008.16 is: 4,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.71 : 5,543.76 = 3,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.71/5,543.76 = 3,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.71x = 5,543.76 × 3,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.71x = 16,676,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,517.08/3,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.30

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