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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.39, 5,630.48 and 1,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.39, 5,630.48 and 1,288.41 is: 1,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.39 : 5,630.48 = 1,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.39/5,630.48 = 1,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.39x = 5,630.48 × 1,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.39x = 7,254,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,384.03/3,753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.75

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