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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.97, 5,176.85 and 2,557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.97, 5,176.85 and 2,557.69 is: 3,529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.97 : 5,176.85 = 2,557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.97/5,176.85 = 2,557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.97x = 5,176.85 × 2,557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.97x = 13,240,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,777.48/3,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.96

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