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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.35, 5,107.59 and 2,374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.35, 5,107.59 and 2,374.11 is: 3,276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.35 : 5,107.59 = 2,374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.35/5,107.59 = 2,374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.35x = 5,107.59 × 2,374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.35x = 12,125,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,980.49/3,700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.98

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