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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.10, 2,279.50 and 1,624.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.10, 2,279.50 and 1,624.10 is: 2,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.10 : 2,279.50 = 1,624.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.10/2,279.50 = 1,624.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.10x = 2,279.50 × 1,624.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.10x = 3,702,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,135.95/1,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.50

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