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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.33, 4,077.35 and 2,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.33, 4,077.35 and 2,625.28 is: 3,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.33 : 4,077.35 = 2,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.33/4,077.35 = 2,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.33x = 4,077.35 × 2,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.33x = 10,704,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,185.41/2,953.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.45

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