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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.22, 3,622.95 and 1,506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.22, 3,622.95 and 1,506.15 is: 2,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.22 : 3,622.95 = 1,506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.22/3,622.95 = 1,506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.22x = 3,622.95 × 1,506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.22x = 5,456,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,706.14/2,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.57

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