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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.11, 5,172.50 and 3,190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.11, 5,172.50 and 3,190.27 is: 4,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.11 : 5,172.50 = 3,190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.11/5,172.50 = 3,190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.11x = 5,172.50 × 3,190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.11x = 16,501,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,501,666.62/3,744.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.37

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