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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.97, 5,659.82 and 2,523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.97, 5,659.82 and 2,523.39 is: 3,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.97 : 5,659.82 = 2,523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.97/5,659.82 = 2,523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.97x = 5,659.82 × 2,523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.97x = 14,281,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,933.19/3,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.33

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