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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,724.61, 5,588.26 and 1,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,724.61, 5,588.26 and 1,127.54 is: 1,691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,724.61 : 5,588.26 = 1,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,724.61/5,588.26 = 1,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,724.61x = 5,588.26 × 1,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,724.61x = 6,300,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,997.83/3,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.72

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