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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.06, 5,161.59 and 2,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.06, 5,161.59 and 2,415.52 is: 3,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.06 : 5,161.59 = 2,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.06/5,161.59 = 2,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.06x = 5,161.59 × 2,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.06x = 12,467,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467,910.97/3,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.72

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