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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.83, 5,628.82 and 1,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.83, 5,628.82 and 1,287.99 is: 1,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.83 : 5,628.82 = 1,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.83/5,628.82 = 1,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.83x = 5,628.82 × 1,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.83x = 7,249,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,832.51/3,753.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.32

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