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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.38, 5,626.29 and 2,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.38, 5,626.29 and 2,771.58 is: 4,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.38 : 5,626.29 = 2,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.38/5,626.29 = 2,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.38x = 5,626.29 × 2,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.38x = 15,593,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,712.84/3,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.12

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