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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.37, 5,628.43 and 1,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.37, 5,628.43 and 1,443.25 is: 2,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.37 : 5,628.43 = 1,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.37/5,628.43 = 1,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.37x = 5,628.43 × 1,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.37x = 8,123,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,231.60/3,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.25

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