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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.33, 5,581.53 and 2,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.33, 5,581.53 and 2,261.39 is: 3,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.33 : 5,581.53 = 2,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.33/5,581.53 = 2,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.33x = 5,581.53 × 2,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.33x = 12,621,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,621,988.22/3,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.16

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