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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.14, 3,625.42 and 1,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.14, 3,625.42 and 1,957.94 is: 2,701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.14 : 3,625.42 = 1,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.14/3,625.42 = 1,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.14x = 3,625.42 × 1,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.14x = 7,098,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,098,354.83/2,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,701.93

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