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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,727.94, 5,591.72 and 954.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,727.94, 5,591.72 and 954.68 is: 1,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,727.94 : 5,591.72 = 954.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,727.94/5,591.72 = 954.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,727.94x = 5,591.72 × 954.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,727.94x = 5,338,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338,303.25/3,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.97

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