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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.08, 3,933.90 and 1,455.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.08, 3,933.90 and 1,455.59 is: 2,181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.08 : 3,933.90 = 1,455.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.08/3,933.90 = 1,455.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.08x = 3,933.90 × 1,455.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.08x = 5,726,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,155.34/2,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.33

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