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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.16, 5,566.72 and 2,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.16, 5,566.72 and 2,389.54 is: 3,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.16 : 5,566.72 = 2,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.16/5,566.72 = 2,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.16x = 5,566.72 × 2,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.16x = 13,301,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,301,900.11/3,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.10

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