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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.31, 5,547.74 and 2,239.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.31, 5,547.74 and 2,239.14 is: 3,357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.31 : 5,547.74 = 2,239.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.31/5,547.74 = 2,239.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.31x = 5,547.74 × 2,239.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.31x = 12,422,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,155.35/3,700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.06

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