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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.81, 5,588.72 and 1,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.81, 5,588.72 and 1,772.09 is: 2,658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.81 : 5,588.72 = 1,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.81/5,588.72 = 1,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.81x = 5,588.72 × 1,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.81x = 9,903,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,903,742.04/3,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.14

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