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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.44, 5,744.34 and 3,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.44, 5,744.34 and 3,729.18 is: 5,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.44 : 5,744.34 = 3,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.44/5,744.34 = 3,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.44x = 5,744.34 × 3,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.44x = 21,421,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,421,677.84/4,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.32

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