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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.37, 5,503.68 and 2,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.37, 5,503.68 and 2,732.63 is: 3,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.37 : 5,503.68 = 2,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.37/5,503.68 = 2,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.37x = 5,503.68 × 2,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.37x = 15,039,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,493.56/3,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.01

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