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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.40, 4,046.10 and 2,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.40, 4,046.10 and 2,625.40 is: 3,938.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.40 : 4,046.10 = 2,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.40/4,046.10 = 2,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.40x = 4,046.10 × 2,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.40x = 10,622,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622,630.94/2,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.10

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