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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.81, 5,629.11 and 1,288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.81, 5,629.11 and 1,288.88 is: 1,932.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.81 : 5,629.11 = 1,288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.81/5,629.11 = 1,288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.81x = 5,629.11 × 1,288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.81x = 7,255,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255,212.71/3,753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.76

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