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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.51, 5,211.77 and 2,205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.51, 5,211.77 and 2,205.03 is: 3,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.51 : 5,211.77 = 2,205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.51/5,211.77 = 2,205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.51x = 5,211.77 × 2,205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.51x = 11,492,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,098.18/3,777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.24

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