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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.10, 3,937.26 and 981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.10, 3,937.26 and 981.44 is: 1,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.10 : 3,937.26 = 981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.10/3,937.26 = 981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.10x = 3,937.26 × 981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.10x = 3,864,184.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,184.45/2,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.01

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