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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,722.94, 5,584.41 and 1,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,722.94, 5,584.41 and 1,125.88 is: 1,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,722.94 : 5,584.41 = 1,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,722.94/5,584.41 = 1,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,722.94x = 5,584.41 × 1,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,722.94x = 6,287,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,375.53/3,722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.82

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