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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.93, 5,581.49 and 1,528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.93, 5,581.49 and 1,528.12 is: 2,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.93 : 5,581.49 = 1,528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.93/5,581.49 = 1,528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.93x = 5,581.49 × 1,528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.93x = 8,529,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529,186.50/3,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.22

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