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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.93, 5,614.29 and 1,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.93, 5,614.29 and 1,550.88 is: 2,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.93 : 5,614.29 = 1,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.93/5,614.29 = 1,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.93x = 5,614.29 × 1,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.93x = 8,707,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,090.08/3,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.90

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