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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.88, 5,104.99 and 2,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.88, 5,104.99 and 2,441.94 is: 3,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.88 : 5,104.99 = 2,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.88/5,104.99 = 2,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.88x = 5,104.99 × 2,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.88x = 12,466,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,079.28/3,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.41

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