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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.53, 5,499.39 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.53, 5,499.39 and 2,027.25 is: 3,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.53 : 5,499.39 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.53/5,499.39 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.53x = 5,499.39 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.53x = 11,148,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,638.38/3,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.68

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