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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,773.91, 5,204.55 and 2,497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,773.91, 5,204.55 and 2,497.25 is: 3,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,773.91 : 5,204.55 = 2,497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,773.91/5,204.55 = 2,497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,773.91x = 5,204.55 × 2,497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,773.91x = 12,997,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,997,062.49/3,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.92

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