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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.96, 5,579.63 and 2,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.96, 5,579.63 and 2,996.25 is: 4,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.96 : 5,579.63 = 2,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.96/5,579.63 = 2,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.96x = 5,579.63 × 2,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.96x = 16,717,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,966.39/3,717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.54

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