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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.32, 3,622.91 and 1,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.32, 3,622.91 and 1,506.28 is: 2,078.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.32 : 3,622.91 = 1,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.32/3,622.91 = 1,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.32x = 3,622.91 × 1,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.32x = 5,457,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,100.29/2,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.65

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