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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.67, 5,557.44 and 1,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.67, 5,557.44 and 1,238.93 is: 1,858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.67 : 5,557.44 = 1,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.67/5,557.44 = 1,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.67x = 5,557.44 × 1,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.67x = 6,885,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885,251.35/3,704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.53

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