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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.08, 5,163.72 and 2,956.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.08, 5,163.72 and 2,956.88 is: 4,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.08 : 5,163.72 = 2,956.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.08/5,163.72 = 2,956.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.08x = 5,163.72 × 2,956.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.08x = 15,268,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268,500.39/3,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.04

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