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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.70, 5,561.55 and 3,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.70, 5,561.55 and 3,102.90 is: 4,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.70 : 5,561.55 = 3,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.70/5,561.55 = 3,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.70x = 5,561.55 × 3,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.70x = 17,256,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256,933.50/3,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.35

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