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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.72, 5,053.50 and 2,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.72, 5,053.50 and 2,265 is: 3,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.72 : 5,053.50 = 2,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.72/5,053.50 = 2,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.72x = 5,053.50 × 2,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.72x = 11,446,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,446,177.50/3,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.20

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