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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.08, 5,109.61 and 2,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.08, 5,109.61 and 2,377.98 is: 3,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.08 : 5,109.61 = 2,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.08/5,109.61 = 2,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.08x = 5,109.61 × 2,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.08x = 12,150,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150,544.44/3,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.32

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