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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,735.08, 5,597.58 and 1,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,735.08, 5,597.58 and 1,425.32 is: 2,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,735.08 : 5,597.58 = 1,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,735.08/5,597.58 = 1,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,735.08x = 5,597.58 × 1,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,735.08x = 7,978,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978,342.73/3,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.06

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