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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.56, 4,023.54 and 2,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.56, 4,023.54 and 2,625.96 is: 3,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.56 : 4,023.54 = 2,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.56/4,023.54 = 2,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.56x = 4,023.54 × 2,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.56x = 10,565,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,655.10/2,917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.40

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