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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.64, 5,625.96 and 977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.64, 5,625.96 and 977.30 is: 1,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.64 : 5,625.96 = 977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.64/5,625.96 = 977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.64x = 5,625.96 × 977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.64x = 5,498,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,498,245.82/3,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.95

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