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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.96, 3,881.05 and 2,625.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.96, 3,881.05 and 2,625.33 is: 3,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.96 : 3,881.05 = 2,625.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.96/3,881.05 = 2,625.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.96x = 3,881.05 × 2,625.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.96x = 10,189,037.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,189,037.00/2,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.89

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