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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.05, 5,635.97 and 2,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.05, 5,635.97 and 2,001.52 is: 3,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.05 : 5,635.97 = 2,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.05/5,635.97 = 2,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.05x = 5,635.97 × 2,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.05x = 11,280,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,492.55/3,755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.08

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