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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.63, 5,558.66 and 2,738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.63, 5,558.66 and 2,738.70 is: 4,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.63 : 5,558.66 = 2,738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.63/5,558.66 = 2,738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.63x = 5,558.66 × 2,738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.63x = 15,223,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,488.45/3,704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.32

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