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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.61, 5,146.30 and 3,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.61, 5,146.30 and 3,349.34 is: 4,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.61 : 5,146.30 = 3,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.61/5,146.30 = 3,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.61x = 5,146.30 × 3,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.61x = 17,236,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,708.44/3,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.06

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