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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.77, 5,612.45 and 3,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.77, 5,612.45 and 3,045.17 is: 4,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.77 : 5,612.45 = 3,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.77/5,612.45 = 3,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.77x = 5,612.45 × 3,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.77x = 17,090,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090,864.37/3,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.59

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