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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.07, 6,938.73 and 2,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.07, 6,938.73 and 2,544.09 is: 3,816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.07 : 6,938.73 = 2,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.07/6,938.73 = 2,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.07x = 6,938.73 × 2,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.07x = 17,652,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652,753.61/4,625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.75

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