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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,709.82, 5,563.60 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,709.82, 5,563.60 and 1,244.10 is: 1,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,709.82 : 5,563.60 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,709.82/5,563.60 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,709.82x = 5,563.60 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,709.82x = 6,921,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,674.76/3,709.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.77

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