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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.62, 5,116.98 and 2,432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.62, 5,116.98 and 2,432.57 is: 3,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.62 : 5,116.98 = 2,432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.62/5,116.98 = 2,432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.62x = 5,116.98 × 2,432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.62x = 12,447,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,412.04/3,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.25

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