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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.64, 5,607.28 and 1,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.64, 5,607.28 and 1,105.60 is: 1,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.64 : 5,607.28 = 1,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.64/5,607.28 = 1,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.64x = 5,607.28 × 1,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.64x = 6,199,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,408.77/3,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.20

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