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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,698.54, 5,544.80 and 2,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,698.54, 5,544.80 and 2,525.59 is: 3,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,698.54 : 5,544.80 = 2,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,698.54/5,544.80 = 2,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,698.54x = 5,544.80 × 2,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,698.54x = 14,003,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,863.71/3,698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.32

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