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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.67, 5,554.55 and 1,237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.67, 5,554.55 and 1,237.03 is: 1,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.67 : 5,554.55 = 1,237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.67/5,554.55 = 1,237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.67x = 5,554.55 × 1,237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.67x = 6,871,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,138.80/3,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.73

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