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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.41, 5,127.09 and 3,292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.41, 5,127.09 and 3,292.49 is: 4,541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.41 : 5,127.09 = 3,292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.41/5,127.09 = 3,292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.41x = 5,127.09 × 3,292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.41x = 16,880,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880,866.92/3,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.03

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