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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.80, 3,623.94 and 1,506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.80, 3,623.94 and 1,506.51 is: 2,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.80 : 3,623.94 = 1,506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.80/3,623.94 = 1,506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.80x = 3,623.94 × 1,506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.80x = 5,459,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,501.85/2,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.18

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