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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.28, 5,655.75 and 996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.28, 5,655.75 and 996.91 is: 1,495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.28 : 5,655.75 = 996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.28/5,655.75 = 996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.28x = 5,655.75 × 996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.28x = 5,638,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,273.73/3,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.45

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