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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.82, 5,666.72 and 1,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.82, 5,666.72 and 1,437.28 is: 2,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.82 : 5,666.72 = 1,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.82/5,666.72 = 1,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.82x = 5,666.72 × 1,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.82x = 8,144,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,663.32/3,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.92

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