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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.08, 5,585.49 and 1,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.08, 5,585.49 and 1,535.32 is: 2,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.08 : 5,585.49 = 1,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.08/5,585.49 = 1,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.08x = 5,585.49 × 1,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.08x = 8,575,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,514.51/3,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.10

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