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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,723.61, 5,585.34 and 950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,723.61, 5,585.34 and 950.22 is: 1,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,723.61 : 5,585.34 = 950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,723.61/5,585.34 = 950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,723.61x = 5,585.34 × 950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,723.61x = 5,307,301.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,301.77/3,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.31

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