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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.64, 5,161.14 and 2,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.64, 5,161.14 and 2,994.76 is: 4,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.64 : 5,161.14 = 2,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.64/5,161.14 = 2,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.64x = 5,161.14 × 2,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.64x = 15,456,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456,375.63/3,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.91

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