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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.70, 5,584.47 and 1,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.70, 5,584.47 and 1,533.84 is: 2,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.70 : 5,584.47 = 1,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.70/5,584.47 = 1,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.70x = 5,584.47 × 1,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.70x = 8,565,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,683.46/3,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.08

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