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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,757.62, 5,181.87 and 3,388.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,757.62, 5,181.87 and 3,388.47 is: 4,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,757.62 : 5,181.87 = 3,388.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,757.62/5,181.87 = 3,388.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,757.62x = 5,181.87 × 3,388.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,757.62x = 17,558,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,611.04/3,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.80

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