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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,730.62, 5,148.39 and 3,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,730.62, 5,148.39 and 3,024.06 is: 4,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,730.62 : 5,148.39 = 3,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,730.62/5,148.39 = 3,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,730.62x = 5,148.39 × 3,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,730.62x = 15,569,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,040.26/3,730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.31

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