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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.96, 5,065.43 and 2,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.96, 5,065.43 and 2,964.59 is: 4,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.96 : 5,065.43 = 2,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.96/5,065.43 = 2,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.96x = 5,065.43 × 2,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.96x = 15,016,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016,882.97/3,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.50

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