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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.42, 5,595.39 and 2,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.42, 5,595.39 and 2,341.14 is: 3,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.42 : 5,595.39 = 2,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.42/5,595.39 = 2,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.42x = 5,595.39 × 2,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.42x = 13,099,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,591.34/3,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.50

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