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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.99, 5,002.66 and 2,506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.99, 5,002.66 and 2,506.52 is: 3,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.99 : 5,002.66 = 2,506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.99/5,002.66 = 2,506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.99x = 5,002.66 × 2,506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.99x = 12,539,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,254.81/3,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.17

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