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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.02, 3,933.93 and 2,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.02, 3,933.93 and 2,546.18 is: 3,815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.02 : 3,933.93 = 2,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.02/3,933.93 = 2,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.02x = 3,933.93 × 2,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.02x = 10,016,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016,493.89/2,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.78

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