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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.93, 5,553.59 and 1,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.93, 5,553.59 and 1,105.26 is: 1,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.93 : 5,553.59 = 1,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.93/5,553.59 = 1,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.93x = 5,553.59 × 1,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.93x = 6,138,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,155.36/3,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.65

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