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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,719.81, 5,131.57 and 2,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,719.81, 5,131.57 and 2,227.44 is: 3,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,719.81 : 5,131.57 = 2,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,719.81/5,131.57 = 2,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,719.81x = 5,131.57 × 2,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,719.81x = 11,430,264.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430,264.28/3,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.81

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