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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.96, 3,607.61 and 2,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.96, 3,607.61 and 2,575.30 is: 3,532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.96 : 3,607.61 = 2,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.96/3,607.61 = 2,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.96x = 3,607.61 × 2,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.96x = 9,290,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,678.03/2,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.63

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