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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.97, 5,104.99 and 2,814.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.97, 5,104.99 and 2,814.83 is: 3,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.97 : 5,104.99 = 2,814.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.97/5,104.99 = 2,814.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.97x = 5,104.99 × 2,814.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.97x = 14,369,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,679.00/3,700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.68

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