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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,703.76, 5,555.68 and 967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,703.76, 5,555.68 and 967.76 is: 1,451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,703.76 : 5,555.68 = 967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,703.76/5,555.68 = 967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,703.76x = 5,555.68 × 967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,703.76x = 5,376,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,564.88/3,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.65

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