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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.95, 4,649.60 and 2,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.95, 4,649.60 and 2,625.59 is: 3,619.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.95 : 4,649.60 = 2,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.95/4,649.60 = 2,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.95x = 4,649.60 × 2,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.95x = 12,207,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,207,930.14/3,372.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.36

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