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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,786.84, 5,668.08 and 2,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,786.84, 5,668.08 and 2,027.44 is: 3,034.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,786.84 : 5,668.08 = 2,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,786.84/5,668.08 = 2,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,786.84x = 5,668.08 × 2,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,786.84x = 11,491,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491,692.12/3,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.64

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