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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,699.83, 5,104.86 and 2,375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,699.83, 5,104.86 and 2,375.34 is: 3,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,699.83 : 5,104.86 = 2,375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,699.83/5,104.86 = 2,375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,699.83x = 5,104.86 × 2,375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,699.83x = 12,125,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,778.15/3,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.39

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