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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.95, 6,637.40 and 1,962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.95, 6,637.40 and 1,962.50 is: 2,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.95 : 6,637.40 = 1,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.95/6,637.40 = 1,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.95x = 6,637.40 × 1,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.95x = 13,025,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025,854.50/4,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.06

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