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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.44, 5,663.88 and 1,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.44, 5,663.88 and 1,177.68 is: 1,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.44 : 5,663.88 = 1,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.44/5,663.88 = 1,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.44x = 5,663.88 × 1,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.44x = 6,670,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,238.20/3,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.74

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