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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.72, 5,601.92 and 2,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.72, 5,601.92 and 2,963.70 is: 4,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.72 : 5,601.92 = 2,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.72/5,601.92 = 2,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.72x = 5,601.92 × 2,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.72x = 16,602,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,382.29/3,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.67

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