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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.35, 5,669.39 and 2,464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.35, 5,669.39 and 2,464.66 is: 3,698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.35 : 5,669.39 = 2,464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.35/5,669.39 = 2,464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.35x = 5,669.39 × 2,464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.35x = 13,973,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973,132.01/3,778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.21

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