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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.89, 5,141.70 and 2,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.89, 5,141.70 and 2,069.89 is: 2,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.89 : 5,141.70 = 2,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.89/5,141.70 = 2,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.89x = 5,141.70 × 2,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.89x = 10,642,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642,753.41/3,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.43

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