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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.13, 5,002.49 and 2,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.13, 5,002.49 and 2,053.19 is: 2,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.13 : 5,002.49 = 2,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.13/5,002.49 = 2,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.13x = 5,002.49 × 2,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.13x = 10,271,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,052.18/3,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.29

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