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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.86, 3,915.56 and 2,447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.86, 3,915.56 and 2,447.12 is: 3,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.86 : 3,915.56 = 2,447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.86/3,915.56 = 2,447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.86x = 3,915.56 × 2,447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.86x = 9,581,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,822.55/2,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.03

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