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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,572.52, 5,357.70 and 1,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,572.52, 5,357.70 and 1,625.28 is: 2,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,572.52 : 5,357.70 = 1,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,572.52/5,357.70 = 1,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,572.52x = 5,357.70 × 1,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,572.52x = 8,707,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,762.66/3,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.43

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