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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.54, 5,556.50 and 2,775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.54, 5,556.50 and 2,775.79 is: 4,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.54 : 5,556.50 = 2,775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.54/5,556.50 = 2,775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.54x = 5,556.50 × 2,775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.54x = 15,423,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,677.14/3,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.08

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