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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.54, 5,583.69 and 2,182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.54, 5,583.69 and 2,182.62 is: 3,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.54 : 5,583.69 = 2,182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.54/5,583.69 = 2,182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.54x = 5,583.69 × 2,182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.54x = 12,187,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,187,073.47/3,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.62

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