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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.93, 5,593.77 and 2,498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.93, 5,593.77 and 2,498.83 is: 3,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.93 : 5,593.77 = 2,498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.93/5,593.77 = 2,498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.93x = 5,593.77 × 2,498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.93x = 13,977,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977,852.32/3,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.51

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