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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.21, 3,935.08 and 1,064.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.21, 3,935.08 and 1,064.59 is: 1,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.21 : 3,935.08 = 1,064.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.21/3,935.08 = 1,064.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.21x = 3,935.08 × 1,064.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.21x = 4,189,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,260.45/2,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.78

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