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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.72, 5,591.27 and 1,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.72, 5,591.27 and 1,386.05 is: 2,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.72 : 5,591.27 = 1,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.72/5,591.27 = 1,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.72x = 5,591.27 × 1,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.72x = 7,749,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,749,744.90/3,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.07

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