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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.38, 5,566.38 and 1,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.38, 5,566.38 and 1,244.74 is: 1,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.38 : 5,566.38 = 1,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.38/5,566.38 = 1,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.38x = 5,566.38 × 1,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.38x = 6,928,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,695.84/3,710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.38

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