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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.63, 5,573.58 and 2,797.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.63, 5,573.58 and 2,797.23 is: 4,190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.63 : 5,573.58 = 2,797.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.63/5,573.58 = 2,797.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.63x = 5,573.58 × 2,797.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.63x = 15,590,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,585.18/3,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.31

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