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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.94, 5,186.36 and 3,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.94, 5,186.36 and 3,171.45 is: 4,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.94 : 5,186.36 = 3,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.94/5,186.36 = 3,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.94x = 5,186.36 × 3,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.94x = 16,448,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,448,308.80/3,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.29

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