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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.51, 5,548.86 and 2,223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.51, 5,548.86 and 2,223.81 is: 3,330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.51 : 5,548.86 = 2,223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.51/5,548.86 = 2,223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.51x = 5,548.86 × 2,223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.51x = 12,339,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339,610.36/3,705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.07

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