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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.58, 5,143.55 and 2,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.58, 5,143.55 and 2,467.71 is: 3,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.58 : 5,143.55 = 2,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.58/5,143.55 = 2,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.58x = 5,143.55 × 2,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.58x = 12,692,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,808.80/3,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.93

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