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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.30, 5,845.47 and 2,744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.30, 5,845.47 and 2,744.62 is: 4,112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.30 : 5,845.47 = 2,744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.30/5,845.47 = 2,744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.30x = 5,845.47 × 2,744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.30x = 16,043,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043,593.87/3,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.37

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