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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.77, 3,931.82 and 2,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.77, 3,931.82 and 2,547.86 is: 3,815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.77 : 3,931.82 = 2,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.77/3,931.82 = 2,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.77x = 3,931.82 × 2,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.77x = 10,017,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,017,696.90/2,625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.15

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