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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,726.62, 5,590.13 and 953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,726.62, 5,590.13 and 953.32 is: 1,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,726.62 : 5,590.13 = 953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,726.62/5,590.13 = 953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,726.62x = 5,590.13 × 953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,726.62x = 5,329,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,175.81/3,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.03

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