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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.70, 5,116.42 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.70, 5,116.42 and 2,962.26 is: 4,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.70 : 5,116.42 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.70/5,116.42 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.70x = 5,116.42 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.70x = 15,156,166.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,166.31/3,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.45

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