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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.99, 3,623.72 and 1,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.99, 3,623.72 and 1,507.28 is: 2,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.99 : 3,623.72 = 1,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.99/3,623.72 = 1,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.99x = 3,623.72 × 1,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.99x = 5,461,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,943.51/2,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.96

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