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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,757.52, 5,635.64 and 1,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,757.52, 5,635.64 and 1,160.48 is: 1,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,757.52 : 5,635.64 = 1,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,757.52/5,635.64 = 1,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,757.52x = 5,635.64 × 1,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,757.52x = 6,540,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,047.51/3,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.52

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