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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.93, 5,204.49 and 2,279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.93, 5,204.49 and 2,279.05 is: 3,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.93 : 5,204.49 = 2,279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.93/5,204.49 = 2,279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.93x = 5,204.49 × 2,279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.93x = 11,861,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,861,292.93/3,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.46

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