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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.08, 4,999.74 and 2,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.08, 4,999.74 and 2,297.52 is: 3,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.08 : 4,999.74 = 2,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.08/4,999.74 = 2,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.08x = 4,999.74 × 2,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.08x = 11,487,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,487,002.64/3,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.76

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