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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,780.02, 5,668.95 and 1,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,780.02, 5,668.95 and 1,182.26 is: 1,773.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,780.02 : 5,668.95 = 1,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,780.02/5,668.95 = 1,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,780.02x = 5,668.95 × 1,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,780.02x = 6,702,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,172.83/3,780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.05

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