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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.73, 5,484.65 and 2,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.73, 5,484.65 and 2,272.70 is: 3,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.73 : 5,484.65 = 2,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.73/5,484.65 = 2,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.73x = 5,484.65 × 2,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.73x = 12,464,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464,964.06/3,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.27

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