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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.72, 4,805.58 and 2,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.72, 4,805.58 and 2,237.56 is: 3,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.72 : 4,805.58 = 2,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.72/4,805.58 = 2,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.72x = 4,805.58 × 2,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.72x = 10,752,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752,773.58/3,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.35

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