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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.76, 5,591.28 and 1,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.76, 5,591.28 and 1,130.72 is: 1,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.76 : 5,591.28 = 1,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.76/5,591.28 = 1,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.76x = 5,591.28 × 1,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.76x = 6,322,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,322,172.12/3,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.97

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