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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.35, 5,168.56 and 3,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.35, 5,168.56 and 3,322.48 is: 4,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.35 : 5,168.56 = 3,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.35/5,168.56 = 3,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.35x = 5,168.56 × 3,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.35x = 17,172,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,417.39/3,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.55

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