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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,683.93, 5,525.72 and 1,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,683.93, 5,525.72 and 1,375.25 is: 2,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,683.93 : 5,525.72 = 1,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,683.93/5,525.72 = 1,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,683.93x = 5,525.72 × 1,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,683.93x = 7,599,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,239.55/3,683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.81

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