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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,703.44, 5,105.40 and 2,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,703.44, 5,105.40 and 2,916.08 is: 4,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,703.44 : 5,105.40 = 2,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,703.44/5,105.40 = 2,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,703.44x = 5,105.40 × 2,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,703.44x = 14,887,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,754.83/3,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.98

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