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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.87, 5,568.90 and 3,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.87, 5,568.90 and 3,057.26 is: 4,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.87 : 5,568.90 = 3,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.87/5,568.90 = 3,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.87x = 5,568.90 × 3,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.87x = 17,025,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,547.37/3,722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.24

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