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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.29, 5,637.49 and 3,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.29, 5,637.49 and 3,083.30 is: 4,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.29 : 5,637.49 = 3,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.29/5,637.49 = 3,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.29x = 5,637.49 × 3,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.29x = 17,382,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,058.16/3,775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.17

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