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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.52, 5,548.62 and 2,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.52, 5,548.62 and 2,666.55 is: 3,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.52 : 5,548.62 = 2,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.52/5,548.62 = 2,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.52x = 5,548.62 × 2,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.52x = 14,795,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795,672.66/3,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.95

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