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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.62 and 1,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.24, 3,622.62 and 1,506.12 is: 2,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.24 : 3,622.62 = 1,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.24/3,622.62 = 1,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.24x = 3,622.62 × 1,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.24x = 5,456,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,100.43/2,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.32

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