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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.72, 4,903.38 and 2,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.72, 4,903.38 and 2,227.56 is: 3,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.72 : 4,903.38 = 2,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.72/4,903.38 = 2,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.72x = 4,903.38 × 2,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.72x = 10,922,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,573.15/3,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.43

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