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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.91, 5,638.73 and 2,463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.91, 5,638.73 and 2,463.15 is: 3,697.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.91 : 5,638.73 = 2,463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.91/5,638.73 = 2,463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.91x = 5,638.73 × 2,463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.91x = 13,889,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,889,037.80/3,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.92

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