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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.72, 5,297.95 and 2,723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.72, 5,297.95 and 2,723.22 is: 3,753.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.72 : 5,297.95 = 2,723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.72/5,297.95 = 2,723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.72x = 5,297.95 × 2,723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.72x = 14,427,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,483.40/3,843.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.52

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