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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,739.71, 5,609.13 and 966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,739.71, 5,609.13 and 966.17 is: 1,449.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,739.71 : 5,609.13 = 966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,739.71/5,609.13 = 966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,739.71x = 5,609.13 × 966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,739.71x = 5,419,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,357.42/3,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.14

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