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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.52, 5,720.52 and 2,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.52, 5,720.52 and 2,377.08 is: 3,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.52 : 5,720.52 = 2,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.52/5,720.52 = 2,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.52x = 5,720.52 × 2,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.52x = 13,598,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598,133.68/4,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.20

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