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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.08, 5,587.62 and 951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.08, 5,587.62 and 951.76 is: 1,427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.08 : 5,587.62 = 951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.08/5,587.62 = 951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.08x = 5,587.62 × 951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.08x = 5,318,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318,055.67/3,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.64

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