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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.99, 3,602.13 and 2,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.99, 3,602.13 and 2,571.30 is: 3,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.99 : 3,602.13 = 2,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.99/3,602.13 = 2,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.99x = 3,602.13 × 2,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.99x = 9,262,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,156.87/2,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.11

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