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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.17, 5,605.59 and 2,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.17, 5,605.59 and 2,966.15 is: 4,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.17 : 5,605.59 = 2,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.17/5,605.59 = 2,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.17x = 5,605.59 × 2,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.17x = 16,626,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626,992.75/3,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.34

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