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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,745.73, 5,619.56 and 1,280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,745.73, 5,619.56 and 1,280.19 is: 1,920.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,745.73 : 5,619.56 = 1,280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,745.73/5,619.56 = 1,280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,745.73x = 5,619.56 × 1,280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,745.73x = 7,194,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,104.52/3,745.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.61

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