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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,718.67, 5,576.91 and 2,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,718.67, 5,576.91 and 2,675.52 is: 4,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,718.67 : 5,576.91 = 2,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,718.67/5,576.91 = 2,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,718.67x = 5,576.91 × 2,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,718.67x = 14,921,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,921,134.24/3,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.49

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