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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.78, 5,655.96 and 3,630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.78, 5,655.96 and 3,630.78 is: 5,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.78 : 5,655.96 = 3,630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.78/5,655.96 = 3,630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.78x = 5,655.96 × 3,630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.78x = 20,535,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,546.45/3,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.20

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