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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.03, 5,114.16 and 2,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.03, 5,114.16 and 2,430.56 is: 3,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.03 : 5,114.16 = 2,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.03/5,114.16 = 2,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.03x = 5,114.16 × 2,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.03x = 12,430,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,285.52/3,707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.16

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