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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.70, 5,666.55 and 2,805.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.70, 5,666.55 and 2,805.70 is: 4,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.70 : 5,666.55 = 2,805.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.70/5,666.55 = 2,805.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.70x = 5,666.55 × 2,805.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.70x = 15,898,639.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,639.34/3,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.55

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