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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.27, 3,937.91 and 2,464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.27, 3,937.91 and 2,464.89 is: 3,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.27 : 3,937.91 = 2,464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.27/3,937.91 = 2,464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.27x = 3,937.91 × 2,464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.27x = 9,706,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,706,502.66/2,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.34

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