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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,782.44, 5,674.38 and 1,184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,782.44, 5,674.38 and 1,184.68 is: 1,777.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,782.44 : 5,674.38 = 1,184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,782.44/5,674.38 = 1,184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,782.44x = 5,674.38 × 1,184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,782.44x = 6,722,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,324.50/3,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.25

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