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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.78, 5,630.61 and 1,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.78, 5,630.61 and 1,255.14 is: 1,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.78 : 5,630.61 = 1,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.78/5,630.61 = 1,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.78x = 5,630.61 × 1,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.78x = 7,067,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,203.84/3,753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.69

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