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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738.76, 5,606.82 and 1,105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738.76, 5,606.82 and 1,105.56 is: 1,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738.76 : 5,606.82 = 1,105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738.76/5,606.82 = 1,105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738.76x = 5,606.82 × 1,105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738.76x = 6,198,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,675.92/3,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.95

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