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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.54, 5,663.06 and 1,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.54, 5,663.06 and 1,436.24 is: 2,153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.54 : 5,663.06 = 1,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.54/5,663.06 = 1,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.54x = 5,663.06 × 1,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.54x = 8,133,513.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,513.29/3,777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.12

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