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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.68, 5,640.06 and 1,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.68, 5,640.06 and 1,163 is: 1,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.68 : 5,640.06 = 1,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.68/5,640.06 = 1,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.68x = 5,640.06 × 1,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.68x = 6,559,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,389.78/3,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.67

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