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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.60, 3,969.90 and 2,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.60, 3,969.90 and 2,525.10 is: 3,787.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.60 : 3,969.90 = 2,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.60/3,969.90 = 2,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.60x = 3,969.90 × 2,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.60x = 10,024,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,394.49/2,646.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.65

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