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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.58, 5,637.98 and 1,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.58, 5,637.98 and 1,293.72 is: 1,940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.58 : 5,637.98 = 1,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.58/5,637.98 = 1,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.58x = 5,637.98 × 1,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.58x = 7,293,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,967.49/3,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.10

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