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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.40, 3,932.70 and 1,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.40, 3,932.70 and 1,750.60 is: 2,622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.40 : 3,932.70 = 1,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.40/3,932.70 = 1,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.40x = 3,932.70 × 1,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.40x = 6,884,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,584.62/2,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.30

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