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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.93, 5,107.62 and 2,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.93, 5,107.62 and 2,374.53 is: 3,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.93 : 5,107.62 = 2,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.93/5,107.62 = 2,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.93x = 5,107.62 × 2,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.93x = 12,128,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128,196.92/3,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.30

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