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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.98, 5,544.87 and 3,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.98, 5,544.87 and 3,088.62 is: 4,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.98 : 5,544.87 = 3,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.98/5,544.87 = 3,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.98x = 5,544.87 × 3,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.98x = 17,125,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125,996.38/3,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.42

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