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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.53, 5,588.28 and 1,534.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.53, 5,588.28 and 1,534.41 is: 2,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.53 : 5,588.28 = 1,534.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.53/5,588.28 = 1,534.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.53x = 5,588.28 × 1,534.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.53x = 8,574,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,712.71/3,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.61

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