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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.73, 5,128.62 and 2,525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.73, 5,128.62 and 2,525.35 is: 3,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.73 : 5,128.62 = 2,525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.73/5,128.62 = 2,525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.73x = 5,128.62 × 2,525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.73x = 12,951,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,951,560.52/3,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.92

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