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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,758.28, 5,187.88 and 3,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,758.28, 5,187.88 and 3,364.62 is: 4,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,758.28 : 5,187.88 = 3,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,758.28/5,187.88 = 3,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,758.28x = 5,187.88 × 3,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,758.28x = 17,455,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,244.81/3,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.48

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