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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.06, 5,591.67 and 3,072.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.06, 5,591.67 and 3,072.44 is: 4,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.06 : 5,591.67 = 3,072.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.06/5,591.67 = 3,072.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.06x = 5,591.67 × 3,072.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.06x = 17,180,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,042.62/3,738.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.98

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