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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.81, 5,179.55 and 2,355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.81, 5,179.55 and 2,355.93 is: 3,250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.81 : 5,179.55 = 2,355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.81/5,179.55 = 2,355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.81x = 5,179.55 × 2,355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.81x = 12,202,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202,645.45/3,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.74

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