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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.11, 3,622.82 and 1,506.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.11, 3,622.82 and 1,506.09 is: 2,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.11 : 3,622.82 = 1,506.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.11/3,622.82 = 1,506.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.11x = 3,622.82 × 1,506.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.11x = 5,456,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,285.44/2,625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.50

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