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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,768.08, 5,652.03 and 994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,768.08, 5,652.03 and 994.94 is: 1,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,768.08 : 5,652.03 = 994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,768.08/5,652.03 = 994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,768.08x = 5,652.03 × 994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,768.08x = 5,623,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,456.39/3,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.39

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