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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.70, 5,651.55 and 2,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.70, 5,651.55 and 2,783.55 is: 4,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.70 : 5,651.55 = 2,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.70/5,651.55 = 2,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.70x = 5,651.55 × 2,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.70x = 15,731,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,731,372.00/3,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.33

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