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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.63, 5,619.90 and 2,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.63, 5,619.90 and 2,925.58 is: 4,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.63 : 5,619.90 = 2,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.63/5,619.90 = 2,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.63x = 5,619.90 × 2,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.63x = 16,441,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,467.04/3,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.33

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