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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,754.08, 5,628.96 and 1,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,754.08, 5,628.96 and 1,902.96 is: 2,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,754.08 : 5,628.96 = 1,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,754.08/5,628.96 = 1,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,754.08x = 5,628.96 × 1,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,754.08x = 10,711,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,711,685.72/3,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.35

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