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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.38, 5,207.81 and 2,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.38, 5,207.81 and 2,282.27 is: 3,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.38 : 5,207.81 = 2,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.38/5,207.81 = 2,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.38x = 5,207.81 × 2,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.38x = 11,885,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885,597.95/3,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.02

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