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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.83, 5,623.38 and 1,440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.83, 5,623.38 and 1,440.95 is: 2,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.83 : 5,623.38 = 1,440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.83/5,623.38 = 1,440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.83x = 5,623.38 × 1,440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.83x = 8,103,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,009.41/3,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.05

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