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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.30, 5,163.53 and 2,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.30, 5,163.53 and 2,414.76 is: 3,332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.30 : 5,163.53 = 2,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.30/5,163.53 = 2,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.30x = 5,163.53 × 2,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.30x = 12,468,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468,673.63/3,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.71

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