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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.08, 5,584.76 and 1,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.08, 5,584.76 and 1,125.24 is: 1,688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.08 : 5,584.76 = 1,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.08/5,584.76 = 1,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.08x = 5,584.76 × 1,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.08x = 6,284,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,195.34/3,722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.36

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