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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.36, 5,561.94 and 2,613.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.36, 5,561.94 and 2,613.86 is: 3,921.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.36 : 5,561.94 = 2,613.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.36/5,561.94 = 2,613.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.36x = 5,561.94 × 2,613.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.36x = 14,538,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538,104.68/3,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.42

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