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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.38, 5,172.24 and 3,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.38, 5,172.24 and 3,331.24 is: 4,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.38 : 5,172.24 = 3,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.38/5,172.24 = 3,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.38x = 5,172.24 × 3,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.38x = 17,229,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,972.78/3,746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.10

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