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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.40, 5,588.09 and 952.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.40, 5,588.09 and 952.07 is: 1,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.40 : 5,588.09 = 952.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.40/5,588.09 = 952.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.40x = 5,588.09 × 952.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.40x = 5,320,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,248.09/3,725.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.10

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