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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.67, 5,477.92 and 1,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.67, 5,477.92 and 1,901.25 is: 2,848.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.67 : 5,477.92 = 1,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.67/5,477.92 = 1,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.67x = 5,477.92 × 1,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.67x = 10,414,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414,895.40/3,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.97

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