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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.28, 5,656.91 and 2,307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.28, 5,656.91 and 2,307.35 is: 3,461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.28 : 5,656.91 = 2,307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.28/5,656.91 = 2,307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.28x = 5,656.91 × 2,307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.28x = 13,052,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,491.20/3,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.03

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