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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.33, 5,586.37 and 1,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.33, 5,586.37 and 1,127.66 is: 1,690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.33 : 5,586.37 = 1,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.33/5,586.37 = 1,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.33x = 5,586.37 × 1,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.33x = 6,299,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,495.24/3,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.99

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