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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.67, 5,558.09 and 1,512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.67, 5,558.09 and 1,512.27 is: 2,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.67 : 5,558.09 = 1,512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.67/5,558.09 = 1,512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.67x = 5,558.09 × 1,512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.67x = 8,405,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405,325.20/3,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.85

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