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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.52, 5,679.78 and 2,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.52, 5,679.78 and 2,242.84 is: 3,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.52 : 5,679.78 = 2,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.52/5,679.78 = 2,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.52x = 5,679.78 × 2,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.52x = 12,738,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,837.78/3,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.26

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