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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.91, 5,003.07 and 3,441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.91, 5,003.07 and 3,441.37 is: 4,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.91 : 5,003.07 = 3,441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.91/5,003.07 = 3,441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.91x = 5,003.07 × 3,441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.91x = 17,217,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,415.01/3,625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.44

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