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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.99, 5,599.86 and 2,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.99, 5,599.86 and 2,502.88 is: 3,757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.99 : 5,599.86 = 2,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.99/5,599.86 = 2,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.99x = 5,599.86 × 2,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.99x = 14,015,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,777.60/3,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.59

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