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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.17, 5,214.47 and 2,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.17, 5,214.47 and 2,901.59 is: 4,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.17 : 5,214.47 = 2,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.17/5,214.47 = 2,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.17x = 5,214.47 × 2,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.17x = 15,130,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,130,213.43/3,775.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.82

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