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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.78, 3,663.33 and 2,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.78, 3,663.33 and 2,025.71 is: 2,795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.78 : 3,663.33 = 2,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.78/3,663.33 = 2,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.78x = 3,663.33 × 2,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.78x = 7,420,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,832.04/2,654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.28

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