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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.91, 5,605.68 and 2,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.91, 5,605.68 and 2,093.46 is: 3,136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.91 : 5,605.68 = 2,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.91/5,605.68 = 2,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.91x = 5,605.68 × 2,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.91x = 11,735,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,735,266.85/3,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.17

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