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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.97, 5,183.73 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.97, 5,183.73 and 2,264.76 is: 3,125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.97 : 5,183.73 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.97/5,183.73 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.97x = 5,183.73 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.97x = 11,739,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,739,904.35/3,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.67

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