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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.70, 5,569.96 and 2,298.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.70, 5,569.96 and 2,298.27 is: 3,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.70 : 5,569.96 = 2,298.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.70/5,569.96 = 2,298.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.70x = 5,569.96 × 2,298.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.70x = 12,801,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801,271.97/3,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.71

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