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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.72, 5,623.09 and 1,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.72, 5,623.09 and 1,151.64 is: 1,727.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.72 : 5,623.09 = 1,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.72/5,623.09 = 1,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.72x = 5,623.09 × 1,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.72x = 6,475,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475,775.37/3,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.46

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