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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.65, 5,628.54 and 2,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.65, 5,628.54 and 2,763.82 is: 4,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.65 : 5,628.54 = 2,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.65/5,628.54 = 2,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.65x = 5,628.54 × 2,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.65x = 15,556,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,556,229.46/3,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.09

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