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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,732.81, 5,588.40 and 2,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,732.81, 5,588.40 and 2,812.24 is: 4,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,732.81 : 5,588.40 = 2,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,732.81/5,588.40 = 2,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,732.81x = 5,588.40 × 2,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,732.81x = 15,715,922.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,922.02/3,732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.21

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