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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.33, 5,590.35 and 2,082.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.33, 5,590.35 and 2,082.96 is: 3,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.33 : 5,590.35 = 2,082.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.33/5,590.35 = 2,082.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.33x = 5,590.35 × 2,082.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.33x = 11,644,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,644,447.48/3,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.75

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