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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.35, 5,664.68 and 1,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.35, 5,664.68 and 1,436.73 is: 2,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.35 : 5,664.68 = 1,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.35/5,664.68 = 1,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.35x = 5,664.68 × 1,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.35x = 8,138,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,615.70/3,777.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.58

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