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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.65, 5,630.46 and 2,292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.65, 5,630.46 and 2,292.45 is: 3,438.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.65 : 5,630.46 = 2,292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.65/5,630.46 = 2,292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.65x = 5,630.46 × 2,292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.65x = 12,907,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907,548.03/3,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.67

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