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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.77, 5,621.49 and 1,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.77, 5,621.49 and 1,285.24 is: 1,925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.77 : 5,621.49 = 1,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.77/5,621.49 = 1,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.77x = 5,621.49 × 1,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.77x = 7,224,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,957.38/3,751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.75

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