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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.91, 5,592.57 and 1,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.91, 5,592.57 and 1,262.06 is: 1,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.91 : 5,592.57 = 1,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.91/5,592.57 = 1,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.91x = 5,592.57 × 1,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.91x = 7,058,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,172.88/3,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.33

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