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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.82, 5,667.77 and 1,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.82, 5,667.77 and 1,437.82 is: 2,156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.82 : 5,667.77 = 1,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.82/5,667.77 = 1,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.82x = 5,667.77 × 1,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.82x = 8,149,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,222.49/3,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.55

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