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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.06, 2,427.70 and 925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.06, 2,427.70 and 925.62 is: 1,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.06 : 2,427.70 = 925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.06/2,427.70 = 925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.06x = 2,427.70 × 925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.06x = 2,247,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,131.43/1,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.21

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