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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.26, 5,106.39 and 2,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.26, 5,106.39 and 2,373.99 is: 3,276.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.26 : 5,106.39 = 2,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.26/5,106.39 = 2,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.26x = 5,106.39 × 2,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.26x = 12,122,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,518.80/3,700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.13

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