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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,822.79, 5,720.51 and 2,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,822.79, 5,720.51 and 2,995.37 is: 4,482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,822.79 : 5,720.51 = 2,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,822.79/5,720.51 = 2,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,822.79x = 5,720.51 × 2,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,822.79x = 17,135,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,029.06/3,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.34

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