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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,703.72, 5,556.35 and 1,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,703.72, 5,556.35 and 1,238.73 is: 1,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,703.72 : 5,556.35 = 1,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,703.72/5,556.35 = 1,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,703.72x = 5,556.35 × 1,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,703.72x = 6,882,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,816.17/3,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.35

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