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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.29, 5,107.63 and 2,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.29, 5,107.63 and 2,022.76 is: 2,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.29 : 5,107.63 = 2,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.29/5,107.63 = 2,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.29x = 5,107.63 × 2,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.29x = 10,331,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331,486.65/3,701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.32

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