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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.98, 5,209.40 and 2,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.98, 5,209.40 and 2,783.62 is: 3,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.98 : 5,209.40 = 2,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.98/5,209.40 = 2,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.98x = 5,209.40 × 2,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.98x = 14,500,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500,990.03/3,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.32

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