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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.16, 5,661.96 and 1,176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.16, 5,661.96 and 1,176.56 is: 1,765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.16 : 5,661.96 = 1,176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.16/5,661.96 = 1,176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.16x = 5,661.96 × 1,176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.16x = 6,661,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,635.66/3,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.06

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