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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.73, 5,137.43 and 2,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.73, 5,137.43 and 2,044.30 is: 2,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.73 : 5,137.43 = 2,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.73/5,137.43 = 2,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.73x = 5,137.43 × 2,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.73x = 10,502,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,502,448.15/3,722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.17

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