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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.70, 5,112.97 and 2,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.70, 5,112.97 and 2,111.93 is: 2,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.70 : 5,112.97 = 2,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.70/5,112.97 = 2,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.70x = 5,112.97 × 2,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.70x = 10,798,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798,203.89/3,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.73

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