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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.76, 5,660.06 and 1,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.76, 5,660.06 and 1,463.26 is: 2,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.76 : 5,660.06 = 1,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.76/5,660.06 = 1,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.76x = 5,660.06 × 1,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.76x = 8,282,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,139.40/3,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.83

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