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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.92, 5,551.92 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.92, 5,551.92 and 1,235.28 is: 1,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.92 : 5,551.92 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.92/5,551.92 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.92x = 5,551.92 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.92x = 6,858,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,175.74/3,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.10

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