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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.61, 5,588.42 and 2,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.61, 5,588.42 and 2,435.28 is: 3,652.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.61 : 5,588.42 = 2,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.61/5,588.42 = 2,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.61x = 5,588.42 × 2,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.61x = 13,609,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609,355.28/3,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.92

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