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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.42, 3,627.89 and 2,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.42, 3,627.89 and 2,247.26 is: 3,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.42 : 3,627.89 = 2,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.42/3,627.89 = 2,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.42x = 3,627.89 × 2,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.42x = 8,152,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,791.13/2,625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.32

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