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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.58, 5,663.31 and 1,002.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.58, 5,663.31 and 1,002.17 is: 1,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.58 : 5,663.31 = 1,002.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.58/5,663.31 = 1,002.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.58x = 5,663.31 × 1,002.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.58x = 5,675,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,599.38/3,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.24

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