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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,731.70, 5,596.36 and 1,265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,731.70, 5,596.36 and 1,265.95 is: 1,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,731.70 : 5,596.36 = 1,265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,731.70/5,596.36 = 1,265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,731.70x = 5,596.36 × 1,265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,731.70x = 7,084,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,711.94/3,731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.52

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