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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.83, 5,637.39 and 2,722.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.83, 5,637.39 and 2,722.47 is: 4,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.83 : 5,637.39 = 2,722.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.83/5,637.39 = 2,722.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.83x = 5,637.39 × 2,722.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.83x = 15,347,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347,625.15/3,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.35

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