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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.34, 3,623.16 and 1,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.34, 3,623.16 and 1,506.28 is: 2,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.34 : 3,623.16 = 1,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.34/3,623.16 = 1,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.34x = 3,623.16 × 1,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.34x = 5,457,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,493.44/2,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.78

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