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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.60, 2,438.40 and 1,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.60, 2,438.40 and 1,301.60 is: 1,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.60 : 2,438.40 = 1,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.60/2,438.40 = 1,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.60x = 2,438.40 × 1,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.60x = 3,173,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,821.44/1,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.40

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