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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.77, 5,619.69 and 1,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.77, 5,619.69 and 1,281.25 is: 1,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.77 : 5,619.69 = 1,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.77/5,619.69 = 1,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.77x = 5,619.69 × 1,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.77x = 7,200,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,227.81/3,746.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.72

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