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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.12, 5,064.42 and 2,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.12, 5,064.42 and 2,973.16 is: 4,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.12 : 5,064.42 = 2,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.12/5,064.42 = 2,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.12x = 5,064.42 × 2,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.12x = 15,057,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,330.97/3,670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.68

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