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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,778.95, 5,668.89 and 1,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,778.95, 5,668.89 and 1,005.72 is: 1,508.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,778.95 : 5,668.89 = 1,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,778.95/5,668.89 = 1,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,778.95x = 5,668.89 × 1,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,778.95x = 5,701,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,291.02/3,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.70

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