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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.48, 5,606.56 and 1,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.48, 5,606.56 and 1,105.34 is: 1,657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.48 : 5,606.56 = 1,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.48/5,606.56 = 1,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.48x = 5,606.56 × 1,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.48x = 6,197,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197,149.50/3,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.67

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