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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.76, 5,095.44 and 3,351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.76, 5,095.44 and 3,351.84 is: 4,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.76 : 5,095.44 = 3,351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.76/5,095.44 = 3,351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.76x = 5,095.44 × 3,351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.76x = 17,079,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,099.61/3,701.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.78

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