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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.79, 5,625.98 and 1,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.79, 5,625.98 and 1,411.08 is: 2,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.79 : 5,625.98 = 1,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.79/5,625.98 = 1,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.79x = 5,625.98 × 1,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.79x = 7,938,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938,700.80/3,748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.67

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