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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.34, 5,440.76 and 2,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.34, 5,440.76 and 2,653.94 is: 3,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.34 : 5,440.76 = 2,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.34/5,440.76 = 2,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.34x = 5,440.76 × 2,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.34x = 14,439,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,439,450.59/3,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.92

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