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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.55, 5,137.29 and 2,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.55, 5,137.29 and 2,663.10 is: 3,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.55 : 5,137.29 = 2,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.55/5,137.29 = 2,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.55x = 5,137.29 × 2,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.55x = 13,681,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,681,117.00/3,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.24

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