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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,751.98, 5,629.81 and 2,503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,751.98, 5,629.81 and 2,503.39 is: 3,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,751.98 : 5,629.81 = 2,503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,751.98/5,629.81 = 2,503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,751.98x = 5,629.81 × 2,503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,751.98x = 14,093,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,610.06/3,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.31

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