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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.66, 3,916.32 and 2,473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.66, 3,916.32 and 2,473.38 is: 3,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.66 : 3,916.32 = 2,473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.66/3,916.32 = 2,473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.66x = 3,916.32 × 2,473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.66x = 9,686,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,686,547.56/2,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.19

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