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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.39, 5,553.82 and 2,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.39, 5,553.82 and 2,221.13 is: 3,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.39 : 5,553.82 = 2,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.39/5,553.82 = 2,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.39x = 5,553.82 × 2,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.39x = 12,335,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335,764.55/3,701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.74

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