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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.38, 5,651.68 and 1,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.38, 5,651.68 and 1,170.92 is: 1,756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.38 : 5,651.68 = 1,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.38/5,651.68 = 1,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.38x = 5,651.68 × 1,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.38x = 6,617,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,665.15/3,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.57

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