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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,837.51, 5,756.40 and 1,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,837.51, 5,756.40 and 1,371.87 is: 2,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,837.51 : 5,756.40 = 1,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,837.51/5,756.40 = 1,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,837.51x = 5,756.40 × 1,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,837.51x = 7,897,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,032.47/3,837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.85

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