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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.48, 3,941.16 and 2,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.48, 3,941.16 and 2,525.52 is: 3,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.48 : 3,941.16 = 2,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.48/3,941.16 = 2,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.48x = 3,941.16 × 2,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.48x = 9,953,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953,478.40/2,622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.44

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