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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.51, 5,134.46 and 2,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.51, 5,134.46 and 2,228.13 is: 3,074.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.51 : 5,134.46 = 2,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.51/5,134.46 = 2,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.51x = 5,134.46 × 2,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.51x = 11,440,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,440,233.22/3,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.91

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