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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.28, 5,582.86 and 3,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.28, 5,582.86 and 3,226.14 is: 4,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.28 : 5,582.86 = 3,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.28/5,582.86 = 3,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.28x = 5,582.86 × 3,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.28x = 18,011,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,079.90/3,707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.30

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