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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.38, 5,616.56 and 1,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.38, 5,616.56 and 1,008.38 is: 1,512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.38 : 5,616.56 = 1,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.38/5,616.56 = 1,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.38x = 5,616.56 × 1,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.38x = 5,663,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,601.21/3,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.56

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