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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.30, 5,619.09 and 1,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.30, 5,619.09 and 1,281.42 is: 1,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.30 : 5,619.09 = 1,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.30/5,619.09 = 1,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.30x = 5,619.09 × 1,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.30x = 7,200,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,414.31/3,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.49

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