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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.62, 5,659.35 and 1,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.62, 5,659.35 and 1,825.14 is: 2,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.62 : 5,659.35 = 1,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.62/5,659.35 = 1,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.62x = 5,659.35 × 1,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.62x = 10,329,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,329,106.06/3,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,735.74

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