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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.70, 5,565.08 and 2,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.70, 5,565.08 and 2,227.58 is: 3,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.70 : 5,565.08 = 2,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.70/5,565.08 = 2,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.70x = 5,565.08 × 2,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.70x = 12,396,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,396,660.91/3,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.89

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