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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.52, 5,110.37 and 2,377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.52, 5,110.37 and 2,377.55 is: 3,282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.52 : 5,110.37 = 2,377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.52/5,110.37 = 2,377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.52x = 5,110.37 × 2,377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.52x = 12,150,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,150,160.19/3,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.48

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