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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,749.70, 5,173.68 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,749.70, 5,173.68 and 2,423.13 is: 3,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,749.70 : 5,173.68 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,749.70/5,173.68 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,749.70x = 5,173.68 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,749.70x = 12,536,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,536,499.22/3,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.33

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