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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.45, 5,588.18 and 952.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.45, 5,588.18 and 952.13 is: 1,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.45 : 5,588.18 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.45/5,588.18 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.45x = 5,588.18 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.45x = 5,320,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,690.17/3,725.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.20

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