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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.53, 5,553.62 and 2,608.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.53, 5,553.62 and 2,608.59 is: 3,908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.53 : 5,553.62 = 2,608.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.53/5,553.62 = 2,608.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.53x = 5,553.62 × 2,608.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.53x = 14,487,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,487,117.60/3,706.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.54

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