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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.78, 5,721.90 and 2,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.78, 5,721.90 and 2,377.04 is: 3,280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.78 : 5,721.90 = 2,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.78/5,721.90 = 2,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.78x = 5,721.90 × 2,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.78x = 13,601,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601,185.18/4,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.73

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