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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.22, 5,106.29 and 2,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.22, 5,106.29 and 2,373.91 is: 3,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.22 : 5,106.29 = 2,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.22/5,106.29 = 2,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.22x = 5,106.29 × 2,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.22x = 12,121,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121,848.26/3,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.98

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