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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.39, 5,577.24 and 2,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.39, 5,577.24 and 2,238.24 is: 3,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.39 : 5,577.24 = 2,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.39/5,577.24 = 2,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.39x = 5,577.24 × 2,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.39x = 12,483,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483,201.66/3,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.06

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