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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.74, 5,637.97 and 1,162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.74, 5,637.97 and 1,162.07 is: 1,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.74 : 5,637.97 = 1,162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.74/5,637.97 = 1,162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.74x = 5,637.97 × 1,162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.74x = 6,551,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,712.89/3,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.60

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