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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,773.38, 5,651.82 and 2,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,773.38, 5,651.82 and 2,674.41 is: 4,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,773.38 : 5,651.82 = 2,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,773.38/5,651.82 = 2,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,773.38x = 5,651.82 × 2,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,773.38x = 15,115,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,270.55/3,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.76

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