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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.08, 5,548.32 and 2,311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.08, 5,548.32 and 2,311.29 is: 3,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.08 : 5,548.32 = 2,311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.08/5,548.32 = 2,311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.08x = 5,548.32 × 2,311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.08x = 12,823,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823,776.53/3,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.81

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