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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.70, 5,470.98 and 2,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.70, 5,470.98 and 2,722.30 is: 4,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.70 : 5,470.98 = 2,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.70/5,470.98 = 2,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.70x = 5,470.98 × 2,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.70x = 14,893,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893,648.85/3,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.26

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