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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.78, 5,208.56 and 2,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.78, 5,208.56 and 2,429.73 is: 3,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.78 : 5,208.56 = 2,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.78/5,208.56 = 2,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.78x = 5,208.56 × 2,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.78x = 12,655,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655,368.45/3,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.28

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