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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.58, 5,616.48 and 2,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.58, 5,616.48 and 2,711.08 is: 4,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.58 : 5,616.48 = 2,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.58/5,616.48 = 2,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.58x = 5,616.48 × 2,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.58x = 15,226,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,726.60/3,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.08

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