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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.44, 5,107.06 and 2,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.44, 5,107.06 and 2,373.66 is: 3,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.44 : 5,107.06 = 2,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.44/5,107.06 = 2,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.44x = 5,107.06 × 2,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.44x = 12,122,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,424.04/3,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.94

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