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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.32, 3,621.29 and 1,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.32, 3,621.29 and 1,562.33 is: 2,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.32 : 3,621.29 = 1,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.32/3,621.29 = 1,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.32x = 3,621.29 × 1,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.32x = 5,657,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,624.09/2,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.03

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