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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,756.78, 5,628.99 and 1,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,756.78, 5,628.99 and 1,290.24 is: 1,933.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,756.78 : 5,628.99 = 1,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,756.78/5,628.99 = 1,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,756.78x = 5,628.99 × 1,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,756.78x = 7,262,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,748.06/3,756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.24

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