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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.91, 5,101.21 and 2,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.91, 5,101.21 and 2,437.19 is: 3,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.91 : 5,101.21 = 2,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.91/5,101.21 = 2,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.91x = 5,101.21 × 2,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.91x = 12,432,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432,605.53/3,695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.89

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