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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.44, 5,621.96 and 1,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.44, 5,621.96 and 1,150.28 is: 1,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.44 : 5,621.96 = 1,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.44/5,621.96 = 1,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.44x = 5,621.96 × 1,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.44x = 6,466,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466,828.15/3,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.67

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