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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.74, 5,593.41 and 1,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.74, 5,593.41 and 1,777.62 is: 2,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.74 : 5,593.41 = 1,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.74/5,593.41 = 1,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.74x = 5,593.41 × 1,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.74x = 9,942,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,942,957.48/3,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,667.29

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