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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.22, 5,281.63 and 3,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.22, 5,281.63 and 3,122.74 is: 4,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.22 : 5,281.63 = 3,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.22/5,281.63 = 3,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.22x = 5,281.63 × 3,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.22x = 16,493,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493,157.27/3,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.63

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