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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.56, 5,007.96 and 2,683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.56, 5,007.96 and 2,683.28 is: 3,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.56 : 5,007.96 = 2,683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.56/5,007.96 = 2,683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.56x = 5,007.96 × 2,683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.56x = 13,437,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,758.91/3,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.40

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