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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.39, 5,590.66 and 1,387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.39, 5,590.66 and 1,387.53 is: 2,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.39 : 5,590.66 = 1,387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.39/5,590.66 = 1,387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.39x = 5,590.66 × 1,387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.39x = 7,757,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,180.52/3,725.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.25

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