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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.36, 5,651.44 and 3,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.36, 5,651.44 and 3,220.88 is: 4,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.36 : 5,651.44 = 3,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.36/5,651.44 = 3,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.36x = 5,651.44 × 3,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.36x = 18,202,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,610.07/3,770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.82

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