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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,726.74, 5,590.06 and 953.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,726.74, 5,590.06 and 953.39 is: 1,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,726.74 : 5,590.06 = 953.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,726.74/5,590.06 = 953.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,726.74x = 5,590.06 × 953.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,726.74x = 5,329,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,519.79/3,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.07

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