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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.92, 5,627.72 and 1,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.92, 5,627.72 and 1,253.20 is: 1,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.92 : 5,627.72 = 1,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.92/5,627.72 = 1,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.92x = 5,627.72 × 1,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.92x = 7,052,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,658.70/3,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.75

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