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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.98, 5,106.81 and 2,805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.98, 5,106.81 and 2,805.22 is: 3,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.98 : 5,106.81 = 2,805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.98/5,106.81 = 2,805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.98x = 5,106.81 × 2,805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.98x = 14,325,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325,725.55/3,700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.79

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