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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,757.73, 5,636.97 and 1,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,757.73, 5,636.97 and 1,292.22 is: 1,938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,757.73 : 5,636.97 = 1,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,757.73/5,636.97 = 1,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,757.73x = 5,636.97 × 1,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,757.73x = 7,284,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,205.37/3,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.46

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