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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.70, 5,652.51 and 3,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.70, 5,652.51 and 3,313.30 is: 4,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.70 : 5,652.51 = 3,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.70/5,652.51 = 3,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.70x = 5,652.51 × 3,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.70x = 18,728,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,728,461.38/3,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.64

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