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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,740.93, 5,161.24 and 2,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,740.93, 5,161.24 and 2,415.52 is: 3,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,740.93 : 5,161.24 = 2,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,740.93/5,161.24 = 2,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,740.93x = 5,161.24 × 2,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,740.93x = 12,467,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467,078.44/3,740.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.61

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