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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.34, 2,243.25 and 1,571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.34, 2,243.25 and 1,571.34 is: 2,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.34 : 2,243.25 = 1,571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.34/2,243.25 = 1,571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.34x = 2,243.25 × 1,571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.34x = 3,524,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,908.46/1,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.72

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