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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,752.61, 5,614.64 and 2,266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,752.61, 5,614.64 and 2,266.37 is: 3,390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,752.61 : 5,614.64 = 2,266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,752.61/5,614.64 = 2,266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,752.61x = 5,614.64 × 2,266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,752.61x = 12,724,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,724,812.25/3,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.92

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