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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.80, 5,621.70 and 3,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.80, 5,621.70 and 3,229.40 is: 4,844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.80 : 5,621.70 = 3,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.80/5,621.70 = 3,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.80x = 5,621.70 × 3,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.80x = 18,154,717.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,717.98/3,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.10

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