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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.32, 5,439.90 and 2,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.32, 5,439.90 and 2,702.76 is: 4,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.32 : 5,439.90 = 2,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.32/5,439.90 = 2,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.32x = 5,439.90 × 2,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.32x = 14,702,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,744.12/3,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.57

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