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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.98, 5,667.78 and 1,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.98, 5,667.78 and 1,437.89 is: 2,157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.98 : 5,667.78 = 1,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.98/5,667.78 = 1,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.98x = 5,667.78 × 1,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.98x = 8,149,644.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,644.18/3,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.14

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