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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.61, 5,588.91 and 1,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.61, 5,588.91 and 1,225.97 is: 1,839.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.61 : 5,588.91 = 1,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.61/5,588.91 = 1,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.61x = 5,588.91 × 1,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.61x = 6,851,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,835.99/3,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.12

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