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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,774.77, 5,660.45 and 1,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,774.77, 5,660.45 and 1,141.26 is: 1,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,774.77 : 5,660.45 = 1,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,774.77/5,660.45 = 1,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,774.77x = 5,660.45 × 1,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,774.77x = 6,460,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,045.17/3,774.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.37

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