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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.93, 5,626.39 and 1,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.93, 5,626.39 and 1,285.77 is: 1,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.93 : 5,626.39 = 1,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.93/5,626.39 = 1,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.93x = 5,626.39 × 1,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.93x = 7,234,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,260.15/3,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.66

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