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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.26, 5,614.38 and 2,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.26, 5,614.38 and 2,099.25 is: 3,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.26 : 5,614.38 = 2,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.26/5,614.38 = 2,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.26x = 5,614.38 × 2,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.26x = 11,785,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,785,987.22/3,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.28

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