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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.87, 4,406.22 and 2,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.87, 4,406.22 and 2,625.50 is: 3,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.87 : 4,406.22 = 2,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.87/4,406.22 = 2,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.87x = 4,406.22 × 2,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.87x = 11,568,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,568,530.61/2,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.53

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