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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.84, 5,618.72 and 2,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.84, 5,618.72 and 2,821.62 is: 4,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.84 : 5,618.72 = 2,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.84/5,618.72 = 2,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.84x = 5,618.72 × 2,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.84x = 15,853,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,892.73/3,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.14

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