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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,782.50, 5,669.54 and 2,855.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,782.50, 5,669.54 and 2,855.05 is: 4,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,782.50 : 5,669.54 = 2,855.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,782.50/5,669.54 = 2,855.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,782.50x = 5,669.54 × 2,855.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,782.50x = 16,186,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,186,813.14/3,782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.40

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