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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,731.40, 5,151.24 and 2,973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,731.40, 5,151.24 and 2,973.72 is: 4,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,731.40 : 5,151.24 = 2,973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,731.40/5,151.24 = 2,973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,731.40x = 5,151.24 × 2,973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,731.40x = 15,318,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,345.41/3,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.25

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