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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.98, 5,663.15 and 1,553.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.98, 5,663.15 and 1,553.42 is: 2,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.98 : 5,663.15 = 1,553.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.98/5,663.15 = 1,553.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.98x = 5,663.15 × 1,553.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.98x = 8,797,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,250.47/3,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.41

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