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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,813.72, 5,720.22 and 1,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,813.72, 5,720.22 and 1,348.42 is: 2,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,813.72 : 5,720.22 = 1,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,813.72/5,720.22 = 1,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,813.72x = 5,720.22 × 1,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,813.72x = 7,713,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,713,259.05/3,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.50

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