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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.80, 5,663.39 and 2,136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.80, 5,663.39 and 2,136.27 is: 3,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.80 : 5,663.39 = 2,136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.80/5,663.39 = 2,136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.80x = 5,663.39 × 2,136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.80x = 12,098,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,501.84/3,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.68

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