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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,717.93, 5,572.83 and 1,375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,717.93, 5,572.83 and 1,375.94 is: 2,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,717.93 : 5,572.83 = 1,375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,717.93/5,572.83 = 1,375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,717.93x = 5,572.83 × 1,375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,717.93x = 7,667,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667,851.85/3,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.40

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