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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.52, 5,588.50 and 2,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.52, 5,588.50 and 2,682.66 is: 4,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.52 : 5,588.50 = 2,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.52/5,588.50 = 2,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.52x = 5,588.50 × 2,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.52x = 14,992,045.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,045.41/3,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.15

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