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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.72, 5,214.98 and 2,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.72, 5,214.98 and 2,287.04 is: 3,156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.72 : 5,214.98 = 2,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.72/5,214.98 = 2,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.72x = 5,214.98 × 2,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.72x = 11,926,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926,847.50/3,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.32

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