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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.88, 5,614.08 and 2,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.88, 5,614.08 and 2,011.48 is: 3,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.88 : 5,614.08 = 2,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.88/5,614.08 = 2,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.88x = 5,614.08 × 2,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.88x = 11,292,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,292,609.64/3,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.48

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