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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.74, 5,548.37 and 2,239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.74, 5,548.37 and 2,239.55 is: 3,357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.74 : 5,548.37 = 2,239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.74/5,548.37 = 2,239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.74x = 5,548.37 × 2,239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.74x = 12,425,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,813.09/3,700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.66

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