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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.44, 5,664.87 and 2,023.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.44, 5,664.87 and 2,023.38 is: 3,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.44 : 5,664.87 = 2,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.44/5,664.87 = 2,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.44x = 5,664.87 × 2,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.44x = 11,462,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,184.66/3,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.58

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