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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.70, 5,579.98 and 2,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.70, 5,579.98 and 2,161.82 is: 3,237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.70 : 5,579.98 = 2,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.70/5,579.98 = 2,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.70x = 5,579.98 × 2,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.70x = 12,062,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,912.36/3,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.76

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