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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,764.77, 5,646.70 and 991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,764.77, 5,646.70 and 991.66 is: 1,487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,764.77 : 5,646.70 = 991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,764.77/5,646.70 = 991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,764.77x = 5,646.70 × 991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,764.77x = 5,599,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,606.52/3,764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.37

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