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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.98, 5,561.76 and 2,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.98, 5,561.76 and 2,669.83 is: 4,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.98 : 5,561.76 = 2,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.98/5,561.76 = 2,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.98x = 5,561.76 × 2,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.98x = 14,848,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,953.70/3,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.59

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