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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.63, 5,607.10 and 1,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.63, 5,607.10 and 1,106.33 is: 1,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.63 : 5,607.10 = 1,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.63/5,607.10 = 1,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.63x = 5,607.10 × 1,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.63x = 6,203,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,320.49/3,738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.25

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