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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.89, 5,107.25 and 2,022.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.89, 5,107.25 and 2,022.27 is: 2,790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.89 : 5,107.25 = 2,022.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.89/5,107.25 = 2,022.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.89x = 5,107.25 × 2,022.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.89x = 10,328,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328,238.46/3,700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.74

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