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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,777.92, 5,666.42 and 1,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,777.92, 5,666.42 and 1,004.79 is: 1,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,777.92 : 5,666.42 = 1,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,777.92/5,666.42 = 1,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,777.92x = 5,666.42 × 1,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,777.92x = 5,693,564.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693,564.66/3,777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.07

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