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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,718.59, 5,131.16 and 2,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,718.59, 5,131.16 and 2,964.27 is: 4,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,718.59 : 5,131.16 = 2,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,718.59/5,131.16 = 2,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,718.59x = 5,131.16 × 2,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,718.59x = 15,210,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,143.65/3,718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.30

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