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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,761.78, 5,192.72 and 3,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,761.78, 5,192.72 and 3,368.12 is: 4,649.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,761.78 : 5,192.72 = 3,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,761.78/5,192.72 = 3,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,761.78x = 5,192.72 × 3,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,761.78x = 17,489,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,489,704.09/3,761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.32

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