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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.44, 4,083.66 and 2,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.44, 4,083.66 and 2,625.24 is: 3,937.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.44 : 4,083.66 = 2,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.44/4,083.66 = 2,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.44x = 4,083.66 × 2,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.44x = 10,720,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720,587.58/2,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.86

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