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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.76, 5,625.92 and 1,285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.76, 5,625.92 and 1,285.94 is: 1,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.76 : 5,625.92 = 1,285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.76/5,625.92 = 1,285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.76x = 5,625.92 × 1,285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.76x = 7,234,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,595.56/3,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.32

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