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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.93, 5,553.81 and 2,608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.93, 5,553.81 and 2,608.43 is: 3,913.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.93 : 5,553.81 = 2,608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.93/5,553.81 = 2,608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.93x = 5,553.81 × 2,608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.93x = 14,486,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486,696.85/3,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.29

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