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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.60, 5,679.90 and 2,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.60, 5,679.90 and 2,741.70 is: 4,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.60 : 5,679.90 = 2,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.60/5,679.90 = 2,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.60x = 5,679.90 × 2,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.60x = 15,572,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,581.83/3,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.55

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