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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.64, 5,640.37 and 1,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.64, 5,640.37 and 1,127.14 is: 1,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.64 : 5,640.37 = 1,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.64/5,640.37 = 1,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.64x = 5,640.37 × 1,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.64x = 6,357,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,469.72/3,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.98

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