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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.52, 5,003.24 and 1,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.52, 5,003.24 and 1,969.52 is: 2,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.52 : 5,003.24 = 1,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.52/5,003.24 = 1,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.52x = 5,003.24 × 1,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.52x = 9,853,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853,981.24/3,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.95

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