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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.78, 5,638.86 and 1,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.78, 5,638.86 and 1,162.11 is: 1,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.78 : 5,638.86 = 1,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.78/5,638.86 = 1,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.78x = 5,638.86 × 1,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.78x = 6,552,975.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,975.59/3,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.91

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