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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.10, 2,243.36 and 1,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.10, 2,243.36 and 1,036.42 is: 1,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.10 : 2,243.36 = 1,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.10/2,243.36 = 1,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.10x = 2,243.36 × 1,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.10x = 2,325,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,063.17/1,625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.72

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