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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.74, 6,052.74 and 3,762.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.74, 6,052.74 and 3,762.24 is: 5,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.74 : 6,052.74 = 3,762.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.74/6,052.74 = 3,762.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.74x = 6,052.74 × 3,762.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.74x = 22,771,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,771,860.54/4,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.80

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