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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.74, 5,615.35 and 2,283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.74, 5,615.35 and 2,283.82 is: 3,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.74 : 5,615.35 = 2,283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.74/5,615.35 = 2,283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.74x = 5,615.35 × 2,283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.74x = 12,824,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,451.11/3,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.91

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