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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.48, 5,204.41 and 2,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.48, 5,204.41 and 2,278.52 is: 3,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.48 : 5,204.41 = 2,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.48/5,204.41 = 2,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.48x = 5,204.41 × 2,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.48x = 11,858,314.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,858,314.86/3,771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.21

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