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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,771.23, 5,656.12 and 1,306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,771.23, 5,656.12 and 1,306.06 is: 1,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,771.23 : 5,656.12 = 1,306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,771.23/5,656.12 = 1,306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,771.23x = 5,656.12 × 1,306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,771.23x = 7,387,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,214.68/3,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.84

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