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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.93, 5,588.93 and 1,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.93, 5,588.93 and 1,260.74 is: 1,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.93 : 5,588.93 = 1,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.93/5,588.93 = 1,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.93x = 5,588.93 × 1,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.93x = 7,046,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046,204.73/3,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.13

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