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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.57, 5,668.64 and 2,690.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.57, 5,668.64 and 2,690.97 is: 4,038.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.57 : 5,668.64 = 2,690.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.57/5,668.64 = 2,690.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.57x = 5,668.64 × 2,690.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.57x = 15,254,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,126.73/3,777.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.08

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