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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.16, 3,914.57 and 2,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.16, 3,914.57 and 2,262.28 is: 3,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.16 : 3,914.57 = 2,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.16/3,914.57 = 2,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.16x = 3,914.57 × 2,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.16x = 8,855,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855,853.42/2,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.45

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