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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,546.77, 5,323.40 and 2,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,546.77, 5,323.40 and 2,722.37 is: 4,086.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,546.77 : 5,323.40 = 2,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,546.77/5,323.40 = 2,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,546.77x = 5,323.40 × 2,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,546.77x = 14,492,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,250.85/3,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.04

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