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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.96, 5,063.80 and 2,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.96, 5,063.80 and 2,272.72 is: 3,135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.96 : 5,063.80 = 2,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.96/5,063.80 = 2,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.96x = 5,063.80 × 2,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.96x = 11,508,599.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,599.54/3,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.04

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