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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.24, 5,619.66 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.24, 5,619.66 and 1,525.50 is: 2,287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.24 : 5,619.66 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.24/5,619.66 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.24x = 5,619.66 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.24x = 8,572,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,791.33/3,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.76

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