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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.94, 5,594.94 and 1,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.94, 5,594.94 and 1,132.88 is: 1,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.94 : 5,594.94 = 1,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.94/5,594.94 = 1,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.94x = 5,594.94 × 1,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.94x = 6,338,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,367.65/3,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.32

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