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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.72, 5,177.16 and 2,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.72, 5,177.16 and 2,354.28 is: 3,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.72 : 5,177.16 = 2,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.72/5,177.16 = 2,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.72x = 5,177.16 × 2,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.72x = 12,188,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188,484.24/3,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.64

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