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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.06, 5,587.59 and 951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.06, 5,587.59 and 951.74 is: 1,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.06 : 5,587.59 = 951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.06/5,587.59 = 951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.06x = 5,587.59 × 951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.06x = 5,317,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,900.21/3,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.60

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