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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,781.64, 5,671.82 and 1,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,781.64, 5,671.82 and 1,045 is: 1,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,781.64 : 5,671.82 = 1,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,781.64/5,671.82 = 1,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,781.64x = 5,671.82 × 1,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,781.64x = 5,927,051.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,051.90/3,781.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.32

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