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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.57, 5,556.87 and 3,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.57, 5,556.87 and 3,007.94 is: 4,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.57 : 5,556.87 = 3,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.57/5,556.87 = 3,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.57x = 5,556.87 × 3,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.57x = 16,714,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,703.76/3,704.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.92

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