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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,749.62, 5,615.68 and 2,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,749.62, 5,615.68 and 2,964.35 is: 4,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,749.62 : 5,615.68 = 2,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,749.62/5,615.68 = 2,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,749.62x = 5,615.68 × 2,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,749.62x = 16,646,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646,841.01/3,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.61

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