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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.68, 5,524.70 and 2,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.68, 5,524.70 and 2,745.82 is: 3,788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.68 : 5,524.70 = 2,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.68/5,524.70 = 2,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.68x = 5,524.70 × 2,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.68x = 15,169,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,824.93/4,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.97

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