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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,730.55, 5,595.21 and 1,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,730.55, 5,595.21 and 1,132.88 is: 1,699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,730.55 : 5,595.21 = 1,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,730.55/5,595.21 = 1,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,730.55x = 5,595.21 × 1,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,730.55x = 6,338,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,673.53/3,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.13

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