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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.16, 5,611.98 and 2,961.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.16, 5,611.98 and 2,961.89 is: 4,435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.16 : 5,611.98 = 2,961.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.16/5,611.98 = 2,961.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.16x = 5,611.98 × 2,961.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.16x = 16,622,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,067.44/3,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.91

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