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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.72, 5,591.07 and 2,802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.72, 5,591.07 and 2,802.27 is: 4,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.72 : 5,591.07 = 2,802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.72/5,591.07 = 2,802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.72x = 5,591.07 × 2,802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.72x = 15,667,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667,687.73/3,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.66

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