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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.93, 5,547.56 and 2,665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.93, 5,547.56 and 2,665.89 is: 3,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.93 : 5,547.56 = 2,665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.93/5,547.56 = 2,665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.93x = 5,547.56 × 2,665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.93x = 14,789,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,789,171.40/3,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.68

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