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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.99, 5,106.33 and 2,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.99, 5,106.33 and 2,373.59 is: 3,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.99 : 5,106.33 = 2,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.99/5,106.33 = 2,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.99x = 5,106.33 × 2,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.99x = 12,120,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120,346.59/3,701.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.01

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