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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.13, 3,943.77 and 1,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.13, 3,943.77 and 1,702.54 is: 2,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.13 : 3,943.77 = 1,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.13/3,943.77 = 1,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.13x = 3,943.77 × 1,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.13x = 6,714,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,426.18/2,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.75

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