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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,492.59, 6,742.08 and 3,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,492.59, 6,742.08 and 3,625.59 is: 5,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,492.59 : 6,742.08 = 3,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,492.59/6,742.08 = 3,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,492.59x = 6,742.08 × 3,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,492.59x = 24,443,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,443,999.70/4,492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.96

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