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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.76, 5,544.86 and 3,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.76, 5,544.86 and 3,233.39 is: 4,844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.76 : 5,544.86 = 3,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.76/5,544.86 = 3,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.76x = 5,544.86 × 3,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.76x = 17,928,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928,650.98/3,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.59

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