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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.81, 5,108.33 and 2,657.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.81, 5,108.33 and 2,657.05 is: 3,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.81 : 5,108.33 = 2,657.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.81/5,108.33 = 2,657.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.81x = 5,108.33 × 2,657.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.81x = 13,573,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,049.40/3,706.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.66

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