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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.67, 5,575.41 and 2,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.67, 5,575.41 and 2,674.52 is: 4,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.67 : 5,575.41 = 2,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.67/5,575.41 = 2,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.67x = 5,575.41 × 2,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.67x = 14,911,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,911,531.06/3,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.99

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