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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.57, 6,937.91 and 2,544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.57, 6,937.91 and 2,544.89 is: 3,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.57 : 6,937.91 = 2,544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.57/6,937.91 = 2,544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.57x = 6,937.91 × 2,544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.57x = 17,656,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656,205.06/4,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.09

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