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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,713.58, 5,564.88 and 3,440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,713.58, 5,564.88 and 3,440.22 is: 5,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,713.58 : 5,564.88 = 3,440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,713.58/5,564.88 = 3,440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,713.58x = 5,564.88 × 3,440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,713.58x = 19,144,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,144,411.47/3,713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.24

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