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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,768.88, 5,652.67 and 995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,768.88, 5,652.67 and 995.58 is: 1,493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,768.88 : 5,652.67 = 995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,768.88/5,652.67 = 995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,768.88x = 5,652.67 × 995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,768.88x = 5,627,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,685.20/3,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.20

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