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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.52, 5,627.50 and 1,411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.52, 5,627.50 and 1,411.28 is: 2,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.52 : 5,627.50 = 1,411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.52/5,627.50 = 1,411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.52x = 5,627.50 × 1,411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.52x = 7,941,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,978.20/3,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.00

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