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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.79, 5,551.67 and 2,369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.79, 5,551.67 and 2,369.07 is: 3,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.79 : 5,551.67 = 2,369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.79/5,551.67 = 2,369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.79x = 5,551.67 × 2,369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.79x = 13,152,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,300.77/3,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.17

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