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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,785, 5,677.50 and 1,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,785, 5,677.50 and 1,049 is: 1,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,785 : 5,677.50 = 1,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,785/5,677.50 = 1,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,785x = 5,677.50 × 1,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,785x = 5,955,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,697.50/3,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.50

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