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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,724.76, 5,586.60 and 1,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,724.76, 5,586.60 and 1,127.90 is: 1,691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,724.76 : 5,586.60 = 1,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,724.76/5,586.60 = 1,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,724.76x = 5,586.60 × 1,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,724.76x = 6,301,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,126.14/3,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.69

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