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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.53, 5,137.40 and 2,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.53, 5,137.40 and 2,044.27 is: 2,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.53 : 5,137.40 = 2,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.53/5,137.40 = 2,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.53x = 5,137.40 × 2,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.53x = 10,502,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,502,232.70/3,722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.26

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