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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.67, 5,551.89 and 1,235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.67, 5,551.89 and 1,235.51 is: 1,853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.67 : 5,551.89 = 1,235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.67/5,551.89 = 1,235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.67x = 5,551.89 × 1,235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.67x = 6,859,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,859,429.49/3,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.56

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