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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.96, 5,619.80 and 2,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.96, 5,619.80 and 2,306.62 is: 3,451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.96 : 5,619.80 = 2,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.96/5,619.80 = 2,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.96x = 5,619.80 × 2,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.96x = 12,962,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962,743.08/3,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.25

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