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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.06, 4,983.40 and 2,725.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.06, 4,983.40 and 2,725.32 is: 3,761.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.06 : 4,983.40 = 2,725.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.06/4,983.40 = 2,725.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.06x = 4,983.40 × 2,725.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.06x = 13,581,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581,360.10/3,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.05

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