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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.63, 3,714.61 and 2,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.63, 3,714.61 and 2,595.44 is: 3,603.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.63 : 3,714.61 = 2,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.63/3,714.61 = 2,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.63x = 3,714.61 × 2,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.63x = 9,641,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,055.04/2,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.28

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