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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.92, 5,625.39 and 1,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.92, 5,625.39 and 1,117.72 is: 1,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.92 : 5,625.39 = 1,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.92/5,625.39 = 1,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.92x = 5,625.39 × 1,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.92x = 6,287,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,582.78/3,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.28

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