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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.14, 5,130.84 and 2,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.14, 5,130.84 and 2,934.82 is: 4,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.14 : 5,130.84 = 2,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.14/5,130.84 = 2,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.14x = 5,130.84 × 2,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.14x = 15,058,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,058,091.85/3,722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.55

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