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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,780.64, 5,670.32 and 1,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,780.64, 5,670.32 and 1,044 is: 1,565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,780.64 : 5,670.32 = 1,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,780.64/5,670.32 = 1,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,780.64x = 5,670.32 × 1,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,780.64x = 5,919,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,814.08/3,780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.82

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