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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.93, 5,174.96 and 2,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.93, 5,174.96 and 2,917.62 is: 4,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.93 : 5,174.96 = 2,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.93/5,174.96 = 2,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.93x = 5,174.96 × 2,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.93x = 15,098,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,552.21/3,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.58

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