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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.33, 5,421.39 and 2,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.33, 5,421.39 and 2,701.53 is: 4,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.33 : 5,421.39 = 2,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.33/5,421.39 = 2,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.33x = 5,421.39 × 2,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.33x = 14,646,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646,047.73/3,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.92

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