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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.41, 5,660.38 and 1,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.41, 5,660.38 and 1,902.46 is: 2,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.41 : 5,660.38 = 1,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.41/5,660.38 = 1,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.41x = 5,660.38 × 1,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.41x = 10,768,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768,646.53/3,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.31

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