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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.78, 5,166.28 and 2,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.78, 5,166.28 and 2,327.46 is: 3,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.78 : 5,166.28 = 2,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.78/5,166.28 = 2,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.78x = 5,166.28 × 2,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.78x = 12,024,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,278.40/3,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.95

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