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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759, 5,637.68 and 1,386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759, 5,637.68 and 1,386.51 is: 2,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759 : 5,637.68 = 1,386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759/5,637.68 = 1,386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759x = 5,637.68 × 1,386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759x = 7,816,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,699.70/3,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.46

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