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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714, 5,573.56 and 1,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714, 5,573.56 and 1,282 is: 1,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714 : 5,573.56 = 1,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714/5,573.56 = 1,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714x = 5,573.56 × 1,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714x = 7,145,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,303.92/3,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.88

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