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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.99, 5,616.67 and 2,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.99, 5,616.67 and 2,697.04 is: 4,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.99 : 5,616.67 = 2,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.99/5,616.67 = 2,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.99x = 5,616.67 × 2,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.99x = 15,148,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148,383.66/3,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.24

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