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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,731.89, 5,598.35 and 1,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,731.89, 5,598.35 and 1,266.05 is: 1,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,731.89 : 5,598.35 = 1,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,731.89/5,598.35 = 1,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,731.89x = 5,598.35 × 1,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,731.89x = 7,087,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,771.94/3,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.24

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