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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.93, 5,585.03 and 2,835.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.93, 5,585.03 and 2,835.19 is: 4,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.93 : 5,585.03 = 2,835.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.93/5,585.03 = 2,835.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.93x = 5,585.03 × 2,835.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.93x = 15,834,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834,621.21/3,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.55

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