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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,769.39, 5,654.00 and 996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,769.39, 5,654.00 and 996.22 is: 1,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,769.39 : 5,654.00 = 996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,769.39/5,654.00 = 996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,769.39x = 5,654.00 × 996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,769.39x = 5,632,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632,653.34/3,769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.32

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