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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,730.41, 5,595.93 and 2,429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,730.41, 5,595.93 and 2,429.15 is: 3,643.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,730.41 : 5,595.93 = 2,429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,730.41/5,595.93 = 2,429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,730.41x = 5,595.93 × 2,429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,730.41x = 13,593,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593,325.38/3,730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.92

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