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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.19, 5,591.82 and 3,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.19, 5,591.82 and 3,040.34 is: 4,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.19 : 5,591.82 = 3,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.19/5,591.82 = 3,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.19x = 5,591.82 × 3,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.19x = 17,001,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,006.06/3,727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.35

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