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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.68, 5,105.90 and 2,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.68, 5,105.90 and 2,373.28 is: 3,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.68 : 5,105.90 = 2,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.68/5,105.90 = 2,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.68x = 5,105.90 × 2,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.68x = 12,117,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,117,730.35/3,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.58

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