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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.41, 5,111.61 and 2,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.41, 5,111.61 and 2,445.14 is: 3,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.41 : 5,111.61 = 2,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.41/5,111.61 = 2,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.41x = 5,111.61 × 2,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.41x = 12,498,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,602.08/3,705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.07

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