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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.40, 5,661.60 and 2,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.40, 5,661.60 and 2,672.80 is: 4,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.40 : 5,661.60 = 2,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.40/5,661.60 = 2,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.40x = 5,661.60 × 2,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.40x = 15,132,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132,324.48/3,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.20

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