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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.76, 5,558.10 and 3,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.76, 5,558.10 and 3,047.70 is: 4,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.76 : 5,558.10 = 3,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.76/5,558.10 = 3,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.76x = 5,558.10 × 3,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.76x = 16,939,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,939,421.37/3,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.34

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