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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.92, 5,561.66 and 3,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.92, 5,561.66 and 3,182.76 is: 4,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.92 : 5,561.66 = 3,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.92/5,561.66 = 3,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.92x = 5,561.66 × 3,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.92x = 17,701,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701,428.98/3,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.40

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