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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.10, 3,624.83 and 2,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.10, 3,624.83 and 2,344.84 is: 3,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.10 : 3,624.83 = 2,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.10/3,624.83 = 2,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.10x = 3,624.83 × 2,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.10x = 8,499,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,646.38/2,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.84

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