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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.26, 5,611.05 and 3,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.26, 5,611.05 and 3,011.70 is: 4,508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.26 : 5,611.05 = 3,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.26/5,611.05 = 3,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.26x = 5,611.05 × 3,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.26x = 16,898,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,898,799.29/3,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.44

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