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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,760.63, 5,617.88 and 2,711.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,760.63, 5,617.88 and 2,711.68 is: 4,050.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,760.63 : 5,617.88 = 2,711.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,760.63/5,617.88 = 2,711.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,760.63x = 5,617.88 × 2,711.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,760.63x = 15,233,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,892.84/3,760.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.89

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