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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.30, 3,621.60 and 2,437.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.30, 3,621.60 and 2,437.71 is: 3,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.30 : 3,621.60 = 2,437.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.30/3,621.60 = 2,437.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.30x = 3,621.60 × 2,437.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.30x = 8,828,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,410.54/2,625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.82

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