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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,759.75, 5,637.58 and 1,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,759.75, 5,637.58 and 1,126.89 is: 1,689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,759.75 : 5,637.58 = 1,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,759.75/5,637.58 = 1,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,759.75x = 5,637.58 × 1,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,759.75x = 6,352,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352,932.53/3,759.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.72

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