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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.22, 3,597.10 and 2,586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.22, 3,597.10 and 2,586.34 is: 3,543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.22 : 3,597.10 = 2,586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.22/3,597.10 = 2,586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.22x = 3,597.10 × 2,586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.22x = 9,303,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,323.61/2,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.83

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