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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,757.78, 5,187.19 and 3,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,757.78, 5,187.19 and 3,364.12 is: 4,643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,757.78 : 5,187.19 = 3,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,757.78/5,187.19 = 3,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,757.78x = 5,187.19 × 3,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,757.78x = 17,450,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,329.62/3,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.79

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