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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.60, 3,623.04 and 2,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.60, 3,623.04 and 2,101.44 is: 2,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.60 : 3,623.04 = 2,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.60/3,623.04 = 2,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.60x = 3,623.04 × 2,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.60x = 7,613,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,601.18/2,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.76

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