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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.82, 5,663.79 and 1,143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.82, 5,663.79 and 1,143.38 is: 1,715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.82 : 5,663.79 = 1,143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.82/5,663.79 = 1,143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.82x = 5,663.79 × 1,143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.82x = 6,475,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,878.37/3,775.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.09

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