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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,764.52, 5,645.34 and 2,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,764.52, 5,645.34 and 2,223.72 is: 3,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,764.52 : 5,645.34 = 2,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,764.52/5,645.34 = 2,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,764.52x = 5,645.34 × 2,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,764.52x = 12,553,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553,655.46/3,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.73

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