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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.39, 4,315.07 and 2,537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.39, 4,315.07 and 2,537.33 is: 3,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.39 : 4,315.07 = 2,537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.39/4,315.07 = 2,537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.39x = 4,315.07 × 2,537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.39x = 10,948,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,948,741.33/3,125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.17

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