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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,841.70, 5,762.55 and 2,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,841.70, 5,762.55 and 2,675.30 is: 4,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,841.70 : 5,762.55 = 2,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,841.70/5,762.55 = 2,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,841.70x = 5,762.55 × 2,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,841.70x = 15,416,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,550.02/3,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.95

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