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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.61, 5,441.58 and 2,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.61, 5,441.58 and 2,068.73 is: 3,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.61 : 5,441.58 = 2,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.61/5,441.58 = 2,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.61x = 5,441.58 × 2,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.61x = 11,257,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,257,159.79/3,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.90

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