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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.27, 5,619.60 and 1,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.27, 5,619.60 and 1,281.48 is: 1,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.27 : 5,619.60 = 1,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.27/5,619.60 = 1,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.27x = 5,619.60 × 1,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.27x = 7,201,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,405.01/3,747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.77

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