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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,764.94, 5,637.66 and 3,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,764.94, 5,637.66 and 3,021.12 is: 4,523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,764.94 : 5,637.66 = 3,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,764.94/5,637.66 = 3,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,764.94x = 5,637.66 × 3,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,764.94x = 17,032,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,047.38/3,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.86

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