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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,719.39, 5,575.95 and 2,901.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,719.39, 5,575.95 and 2,901.29 is: 4,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,719.39 : 5,575.95 = 2,901.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,719.39/5,575.95 = 2,901.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,719.39x = 5,575.95 × 2,901.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,719.39x = 16,177,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177,420.10/3,719.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.49

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