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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.56, 3,933.29 and 2,537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.56, 3,933.29 and 2,537.63 is: 3,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.56 : 3,933.29 = 2,537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.56/3,933.29 = 2,537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.56x = 3,933.29 × 2,537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.56x = 9,981,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981,221.38/2,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.57

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