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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.39, 2,241.28 and 1,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.39, 2,241.28 and 1,035.17 is: 1,427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.39 : 2,241.28 = 1,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.39/2,241.28 = 1,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.39x = 2,241.28 × 1,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.39x = 2,320,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,108.83/1,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.41

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