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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.58, 4,077.69 and 2,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.58, 4,077.69 and 2,625.56 is: 3,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.58 : 4,077.69 = 2,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.58/4,077.69 = 2,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.58x = 4,077.69 × 2,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.58x = 10,706,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,706,219.76/2,953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.83

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