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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.22, 5,650.92 and 2,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.22, 5,650.92 and 2,218.10 is: 3,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.22 : 5,650.92 = 2,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.22/5,650.92 = 2,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.22x = 5,650.92 × 2,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.22x = 12,534,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534,277.40/3,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.20

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