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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.81, 5,545.07 and 2,602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.81, 5,545.07 and 2,602.87 is: 3,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.81 : 5,545.07 = 2,602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.81/5,545.07 = 2,602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.81x = 5,545.07 × 2,602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.81x = 14,433,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,106.29/3,700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.98

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