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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.61, 5,666.41 and 1,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.61, 5,666.41 and 1,437.06 is: 2,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.61 : 5,666.41 = 1,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.61/5,666.41 = 1,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.61x = 5,666.41 × 1,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.61x = 8,142,988.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,988.91/3,777.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.59

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