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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.51, 5,004.73 and 2,448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.51, 5,004.73 and 2,448.17 is: 3,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.51 : 5,004.73 = 2,448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.51/5,004.73 = 2,448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.51x = 5,004.73 × 2,448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.51x = 12,252,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,445.42/3,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.51

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