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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.52, 5,640.84 and 2,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.52, 5,640.84 and 2,220.72 is: 3,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.52 : 5,640.84 = 2,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.52/5,640.84 = 2,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.52x = 5,640.84 × 2,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.52x = 12,526,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526,726.20/3,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.23

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