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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.12, 2,241.96 and 1,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.12, 2,241.96 and 1,251.44 is: 1,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.12 : 2,241.96 = 1,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.12/2,241.96 = 1,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.12x = 2,241.96 × 1,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.12x = 2,805,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,678.42/1,625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.44

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