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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.97, 5,114.78 and 2,449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.97, 5,114.78 and 2,449.03 is: 3,378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.97 : 5,114.78 = 2,449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.97/5,114.78 = 2,449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.97x = 5,114.78 × 2,449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.97x = 12,526,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,237.42/3,707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.19

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