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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.80, 5,621.70 and 1,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.80, 5,621.70 and 1,282.70 is: 1,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.80 : 5,621.70 = 1,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.80/5,621.70 = 1,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.80x = 5,621.70 × 1,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.80x = 7,210,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,954.59/3,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.05

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