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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.70, 5,623.04 and 1,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.70, 5,623.04 and 1,012.70 is: 1,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.70 : 5,623.04 = 1,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.70/5,623.04 = 1,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.70x = 5,623.04 × 1,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.70x = 5,694,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,452.61/3,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.05

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