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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.74, 5,137.06 and 2,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.74, 5,137.06 and 2,044.13 is: 2,820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.74 : 5,137.06 = 2,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.74/5,137.06 = 2,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.74x = 5,137.06 × 2,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.74x = 10,500,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,787.66/3,722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.72

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