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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.47, 4,272.55 and 2,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.47, 4,272.55 and 2,625.62 is: 3,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.47 : 4,272.55 = 2,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.47/4,272.55 = 2,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.47x = 4,272.55 × 2,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.47x = 11,218,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218,064.80/3,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.36

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