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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.93, 5,435.75 and 2,162.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.93, 5,435.75 and 2,162.00 is: 3,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.93 : 5,435.75 = 2,162.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.93/5,435.75 = 2,162.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.93x = 5,435.75 × 2,162.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.93x = 11,752,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,752,099.68/3,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.13

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