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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.95, 5,348.81 and 2,925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.95, 5,348.81 and 2,925.11 is: 4,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.95 : 5,348.81 = 2,925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.95/5,348.81 = 2,925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.95x = 5,348.81 × 2,925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.95x = 15,645,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,857.62/3,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.97

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