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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.03, 4,031.25 and 2,624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.03, 4,031.25 and 2,624.61 is: 3,944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.03 : 4,031.25 = 2,624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.03/4,031.25 = 2,624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.03x = 4,031.25 × 2,624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.03x = 10,580,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580,459.06/2,682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.94

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