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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.35, 5,607.16 and 3,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.35, 5,607.16 and 3,004.70 is: 4,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.35 : 5,607.16 = 3,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.35/5,607.16 = 3,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.35x = 5,607.16 × 3,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.35x = 16,847,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847,798.10/3,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.92

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