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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,740.81, 5,164.52 and 3,325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,740.81, 5,164.52 and 3,325.59 is: 4,591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,740.81 : 5,164.52 = 3,325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,740.81/5,164.52 = 3,325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,740.81x = 5,164.52 × 3,325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,740.81x = 17,175,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,059.44/3,740.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.27

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