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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.67, 5,575.18 and 3,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.67, 5,575.18 and 3,233.10 is: 4,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.67 : 5,575.18 = 3,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.67/5,575.18 = 3,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.67x = 5,575.18 × 3,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.67x = 18,025,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,025,114.46/3,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.99

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