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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.85, 4,488.87 and 2,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.85, 4,488.87 and 2,625.18 is: 3,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.85 : 4,488.87 = 2,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.85/4,488.87 = 2,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.85x = 4,488.87 × 2,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.85x = 11,784,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,784,069.99/3,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.46

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