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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.16, 5,632.74 and 2,291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.16, 5,632.74 and 2,291.49 is: 3,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.16 : 5,632.74 = 2,291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.16/5,632.74 = 2,291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.16x = 5,632.74 × 2,291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.16x = 12,907,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907,367.38/3,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.24

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