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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.92, 5,004.72 and 2,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.92, 5,004.72 and 2,505.60 is: 3,458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.92 : 5,004.72 = 2,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.92/5,004.72 = 2,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.92x = 5,004.72 × 2,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.92x = 12,539,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,826.43/3,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.38

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