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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.92, 3,623.52 and 1,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.92, 3,623.52 and 1,506.52 is: 2,078.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.92 : 3,623.52 = 1,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.92/3,623.52 = 1,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.92x = 3,623.52 × 1,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.92x = 5,458,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,905.35/2,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.85

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