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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.66, 5,002.50 and 2,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.66, 5,002.50 and 2,961.46 is: 4,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.66 : 5,002.50 = 2,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.66/5,002.50 = 2,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.66x = 5,002.50 × 2,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.66x = 14,814,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,703.65/3,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.07

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