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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.03, 3,622.65 and 1,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.03, 3,622.65 and 1,506.02 is: 2,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.03 : 3,622.65 = 1,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.03/3,622.65 = 1,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.03x = 3,622.65 × 1,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.03x = 5,455,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455,774.02/2,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.36

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