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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.98, 5,442.75 and 2,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.98, 5,442.75 and 2,706.90 is: 4,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.98 : 5,442.75 = 2,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.98/5,442.75 = 2,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.98x = 5,442.75 × 2,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.98x = 14,732,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,979.98/3,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.17

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