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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.89, 3,935.59 and 1,455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.89, 3,935.59 and 1,455.84 is: 2,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.89 : 3,935.59 = 1,455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.89/3,935.59 = 1,455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.89x = 3,935.59 × 1,455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.89x = 5,729,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,585.71/2,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.96

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