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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.93, 5,561.73 and 2,925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.93, 5,561.73 and 2,925.45 is: 4,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.93 : 5,561.73 = 2,925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.93/5,561.73 = 2,925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.93x = 5,561.73 × 2,925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.93x = 16,270,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270,567.97/3,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.61

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