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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.63, 5,616.94 and 1,008.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.63, 5,616.94 and 1,008.63 is: 1,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.63 : 5,616.94 = 1,008.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.63/5,616.94 = 1,008.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.63x = 5,616.94 × 1,008.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.63x = 5,665,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,383.59/3,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.94

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