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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.92, 5,182.70 and 2,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.92, 5,182.70 and 2,263.48 is: 3,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.92 : 5,182.70 = 2,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.92/5,182.70 = 2,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.92x = 5,182.70 × 2,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.92x = 11,730,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730,937.80/3,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.32

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