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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.85, 5,666.82 and 1,312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.85, 5,666.82 and 1,312.93 is: 1,969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.85 : 5,666.82 = 1,312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.85/5,666.82 = 1,312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.85x = 5,666.82 × 1,312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.85x = 7,440,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,137.98/3,777.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.41

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