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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.26, 5,590.59 and 3,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.26, 5,590.59 and 3,003.55 is: 4,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.26 : 5,590.59 = 3,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.26/5,590.59 = 3,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.26x = 5,590.59 × 3,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.26x = 16,791,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791,616.59/3,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.50

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