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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.04, 5,660.35 and 1,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.04, 5,660.35 and 1,141.76 is: 1,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.04 : 5,660.35 = 1,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.04/5,660.35 = 1,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.04x = 5,660.35 × 1,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.04x = 6,462,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,730.06/3,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.97

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