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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.98, 5,628.31 and 2,502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.98, 5,628.31 and 2,502.39 is: 3,754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.98 : 5,628.31 = 2,502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.98/5,628.31 = 2,502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.98x = 5,628.31 × 2,502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.98x = 14,084,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,220.40/3,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.81

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