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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.44, 5,151.06 and 3,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.44, 5,151.06 and 3,017.88 is: 4,170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.44 : 5,151.06 = 3,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.44/5,151.06 = 3,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.44x = 5,151.06 × 3,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.44x = 15,545,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545,280.95/3,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.50

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