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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,875.62, 5,808.81 and 2,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,875.62, 5,808.81 and 2,699.25 is: 4,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,875.62 : 5,808.81 = 2,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,875.62/5,808.81 = 2,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,875.62x = 5,808.81 × 2,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,875.62x = 15,679,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,427.48/3,875.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.66

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