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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.05, 5,524.57 and 3,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.05, 5,524.57 and 3,233.95 is: 4,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.05 : 5,524.57 = 3,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.05/5,524.57 = 3,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.05x = 5,524.57 × 3,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.05x = 17,866,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,173.38/3,701.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.33

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