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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.39, 5,655.50 and 997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.39, 5,655.50 and 997.22 is: 1,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.39 : 5,655.50 = 997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.39/5,655.50 = 997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.39x = 5,655.50 × 997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.39x = 5,639,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,639,777.71/3,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.81

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