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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.70, 5,767.26 and 1,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.70, 5,767.26 and 1,248 is: 1,871.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.70 : 5,767.26 = 1,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.70/5,767.26 = 1,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.70x = 5,767.26 × 1,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.70x = 7,197,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,540.48/3,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.58

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