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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.34, 5,421.38 and 2,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.34, 5,421.38 and 2,701.54 is: 4,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.34 : 5,421.38 = 2,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.34/5,421.38 = 2,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.34x = 5,421.38 × 2,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.34x = 14,646,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646,074.93/3,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.92

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