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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.48, 3,945.42 and 2,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.48, 3,945.42 and 2,528.28 is: 3,799.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.48 : 3,945.42 = 2,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.48/3,945.42 = 2,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.48x = 3,945.42 × 2,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.48x = 9,975,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975,126.48/2,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.35

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