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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.93, 5,106.25 and 2,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.93, 5,106.25 and 2,373.53 is: 3,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.93 : 5,106.25 = 2,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.93/5,106.25 = 2,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.93x = 5,106.25 × 2,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.93x = 12,119,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119,825.69/3,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.92

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