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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.81, 5,567.92 and 3,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.81, 5,567.92 and 3,228.20 is: 4,834.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.81 : 5,567.92 = 3,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.81/5,567.92 = 3,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.81x = 5,567.92 × 3,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.81x = 17,974,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974,359.34/3,717.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.66

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