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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.84, 5,639.40 and 1,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.84, 5,639.40 and 1,162.50 is: 1,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.84 : 5,639.40 = 1,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.84/5,639.40 = 1,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.84x = 5,639.40 × 1,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.84x = 6,555,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,802.50/3,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.64

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