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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,769.13, 5,652.89 and 995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,769.13, 5,652.89 and 995.69 is: 1,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,769.13 : 5,652.89 = 995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,769.13/5,652.89 = 995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,769.13x = 5,652.89 × 995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,769.13x = 5,628,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,538.93/3,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.32

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