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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.86, 5,174.76 and 3,326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.86, 5,174.76 and 3,326.97 is: 4,588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.86 : 5,174.76 = 3,326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.86/5,174.76 = 3,326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.86x = 5,174.76 × 3,326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.86x = 17,216,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,271.28/3,751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.73

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