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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.70, 5,606.37 and 2,276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.70, 5,606.37 and 2,276.42 is: 3,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.70 : 5,606.37 = 2,276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.70/5,606.37 = 2,276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.70x = 5,606.37 × 2,276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.70x = 12,762,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,452.80/3,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.87

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