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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.70, 5,663.55 and 3,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.70, 5,663.55 and 3,149.30 is: 4,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.70 : 5,663.55 = 3,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.70/5,663.55 = 3,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.70x = 5,663.55 × 3,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.70x = 17,836,218.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,218.02/3,775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.95

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