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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.39, 3,624.08 and 1,577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.39, 3,624.08 and 1,577.25 is: 2,177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.39 : 3,624.08 = 1,577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.39/3,624.08 = 1,577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.39x = 3,624.08 × 1,577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.39x = 5,716,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,716,072.29/2,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.23

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