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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.48, 5,663.44 and 1,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.48, 5,663.44 and 1,699.60 is: 2,547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.48 : 5,663.44 = 1,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.48/5,663.44 = 1,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.48x = 5,663.44 × 1,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.48x = 9,625,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,582.62/3,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.47

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