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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.22, 5,563.82 and 1,244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.22, 5,563.82 and 1,244.05 is: 1,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.22 : 5,563.82 = 1,244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.22/5,563.82 = 1,244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.22x = 5,563.82 × 1,244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.22x = 6,921,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,642.45/3,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.06

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