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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.34, 5,173.35 and 2,967.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.34, 5,173.35 and 2,967.26 is: 4,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.34 : 5,173.35 = 2,967.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.34/5,173.35 = 2,967.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.34x = 5,173.35 × 2,967.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.34x = 15,350,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,674.52/3,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.05

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