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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,758.38, 5,638.88 and 1,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,758.38, 5,638.88 and 1,161.32 is: 1,742.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,758.38 : 5,638.88 = 1,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,758.38/5,638.88 = 1,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,758.38x = 5,638.88 × 1,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,758.38x = 6,548,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,518.83/3,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.38

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