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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.24, 5,534.43 and 3,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.24, 5,534.43 and 3,122.04 is: 4,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.24 : 5,534.43 = 3,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.24/5,534.43 = 3,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.24x = 5,534.43 × 3,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.24x = 17,278,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,711.84/3,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.32

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