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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.63, 5,429.22 and 2,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.63, 5,429.22 and 2,305.33 is: 3,452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.63 : 5,429.22 = 2,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.63/5,429.22 = 2,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.63x = 5,429.22 × 2,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.63x = 12,516,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516,143.74/3,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.13

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