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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.91, 5,654.28 and 3,158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.91, 5,654.28 and 3,158.07 is: 4,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.91 : 5,654.28 = 3,158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.91/5,654.28 = 3,158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.91x = 5,654.28 × 3,158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.91x = 17,856,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856,612.04/3,775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.09

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