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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.91, 5,437.43 and 2,582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.91, 5,437.43 and 2,582.25 is: 3,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.91 : 5,437.43 = 2,582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.91/5,437.43 = 2,582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.91x = 5,437.43 × 2,582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.91x = 14,040,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,825.88/3,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.22

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