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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.86, 3,623.78 and 1,491.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.86, 3,623.78 and 1,491.47 is: 2,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.86 : 3,623.78 = 1,491.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.86/3,623.78 = 1,491.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.86x = 3,623.78 × 1,491.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.86x = 5,404,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,759.16/2,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.28

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