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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.06, 3,622.59 and 1,577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.06, 3,622.59 and 1,577.46 is: 2,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.06 : 3,622.59 = 1,577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.06/3,622.59 = 1,577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.06x = 3,622.59 × 1,577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.06x = 5,714,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,490.82/2,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.90

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