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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,772.62, 5,660.55 and 1,307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,772.62, 5,660.55 and 1,307.79 is: 1,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,772.62 : 5,660.55 = 1,307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,772.62/5,660.55 = 1,307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,772.62x = 5,660.55 × 1,307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,772.62x = 7,402,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,402,810.68/3,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.25

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