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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.23, 5,427.24 and 2,751.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.23, 5,427.24 and 2,751.17 is: 4,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.23 : 5,427.24 = 2,751.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.23/5,427.24 = 2,751.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.23x = 5,427.24 × 2,751.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.23x = 14,931,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,232.73/3,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.70

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