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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,803.25, 6,628.49 and 2,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,803.25, 6,628.49 and 2,595.25 is: 3,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,803.25 : 6,628.49 = 2,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,803.25/6,628.49 = 2,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,803.25x = 6,628.49 × 2,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,803.25x = 17,202,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,575.70/4,803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.45

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