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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.79, 5,644.75 and 2,361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.79, 5,644.75 and 2,361.94 is: 3,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.79 : 5,644.75 = 2,361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.79/5,644.75 = 2,361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.79x = 5,644.75 × 2,361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.79x = 13,332,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,560.82/3,767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.56

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