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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,767.92, 5,652.14 and 1,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,767.92, 5,652.14 and 1,170.76 is: 1,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,767.92 : 5,652.14 = 1,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,767.92/5,652.14 = 1,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,767.92x = 5,652.14 × 1,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,767.92x = 6,617,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,299.43/3,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.22

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