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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,401.54, 6,063.38 and 3,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,401.54, 6,063.38 and 3,770 is: 5,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,401.54 : 6,063.38 = 3,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,401.54/6,063.38 = 3,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,401.54x = 6,063.38 × 3,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,401.54x = 22,858,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858,942.60/4,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.40

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