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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.27, 5,166.44 and 2,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.27, 5,166.44 and 2,346.45 is: 3,240.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.27 : 5,166.44 = 2,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.27/5,166.44 = 2,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.27x = 5,166.44 × 2,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.27x = 12,122,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,793.14/3,741.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.29

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