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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.13, 5,626.82 and 1,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.13, 5,626.82 and 1,285.30 is: 1,928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.13 : 5,626.82 = 1,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.13/5,626.82 = 1,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.13x = 5,626.82 × 1,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.13x = 7,232,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,151.75/3,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.51

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