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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.38, 5,202.63 and 3,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.38, 5,202.63 and 3,064.02 is: 4,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.38 : 5,202.63 = 3,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.38/5,202.63 = 3,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.38x = 5,202.63 × 3,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.38x = 15,940,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,962.37/3,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.83

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