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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.73, 5,564.97 and 1,244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.73, 5,564.97 and 1,244.81 is: 1,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.73 : 5,564.97 = 1,244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.73/5,564.97 = 1,244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.73x = 5,564.97 × 1,244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.73x = 6,927,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927,302.48/3,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.34

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