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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.33, 4,001.64 and 2,597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.33, 4,001.64 and 2,597.25 is: 3,870.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.33 : 4,001.64 = 2,597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.33/4,001.64 = 2,597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.33x = 4,001.64 × 2,597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.33x = 10,393,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,393,259.49/2,685.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.38

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