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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.98, 5,663.96 and 2,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.98, 5,663.96 and 2,477.15 is: 3,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.98 : 5,663.96 = 2,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.98/5,663.96 = 2,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.98x = 5,663.96 × 2,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.98x = 14,030,450.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030,450.19/3,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.71

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