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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.71, 5,503.11 and 2,934.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.71, 5,503.11 and 2,934.58 is: 4,395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.71 : 5,503.11 = 2,934.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.71/5,503.11 = 2,934.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.71x = 5,503.11 × 2,934.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.71x = 16,149,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,316.54/3,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.92

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