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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,712.35, 5,116.94 and 2,964.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,712.35, 5,116.94 and 2,964.99 is: 4,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,712.35 : 5,116.94 = 2,964.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,712.35/5,116.94 = 2,964.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,712.35x = 5,116.94 × 2,964.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,712.35x = 15,171,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,659.43/3,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.81

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