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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.65, 5,571.97 and 1,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.65, 5,571.97 and 1,248.81 is: 1,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.65 : 5,571.97 = 1,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.65/5,571.97 = 1,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.65x = 5,571.97 × 1,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.65x = 6,958,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958,331.86/3,714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.21

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