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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.56, 3,623.35 and 1,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.56, 3,623.35 and 1,506.70 is: 2,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.56 : 3,623.35 = 1,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.56/3,623.35 = 1,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.56x = 3,623.35 × 1,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.56x = 5,459,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,310.68/2,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.29

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