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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.26, 5,655.40 and 1,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.26, 5,655.40 and 1,034.26 is: 1,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.26 : 5,655.40 = 1,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.26/5,655.40 = 1,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.26x = 5,655.40 × 1,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.26x = 5,849,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849,154.00/3,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.39

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