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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.52, 5,561.24 and 2,674.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.52, 5,561.24 and 2,674.14 is: 4,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.52 : 5,561.24 = 2,674.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.52/5,561.24 = 2,674.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.52x = 5,561.24 × 2,674.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.52x = 14,871,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,520.96/3,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.18

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