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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.77, 5,663.34 and 2,136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.77, 5,663.34 and 2,136.23 is: 3,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.77 : 5,663.34 = 2,136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.77/5,663.34 = 2,136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.77x = 5,663.34 × 2,136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.77x = 12,098,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,196.81/3,778.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.62

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