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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.07, 5,565.09 and 2,726.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.07, 5,565.09 and 2,726.85 is: 4,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.07 : 5,565.09 = 2,726.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.07/5,565.09 = 2,726.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.07x = 5,565.09 × 2,726.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.07x = 15,175,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,181.42/3,709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.37

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