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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.73, 5,663.59 and 1,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.73, 5,663.59 and 1,002.68 is: 1,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.73 : 5,663.59 = 1,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.73/5,663.59 = 1,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.73x = 5,663.59 × 1,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.73x = 5,678,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,780.07/3,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.02

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