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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.96, 5,594.74 and 3,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.96, 5,594.74 and 3,211.74 is: 4,822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.96 : 5,594.74 = 3,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.96/5,594.74 = 3,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.96x = 5,594.74 × 3,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.96x = 17,968,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,850.25/3,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.61

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