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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.70, 5,687.55 and 1,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.70, 5,687.55 and 1,325.70 is: 1,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.70 : 5,687.55 = 1,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.70/5,687.55 = 1,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.70x = 5,687.55 × 1,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.70x = 7,539,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,539,985.04/3,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.55

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