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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.62, 2,241.12 and 1,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.62, 2,241.12 and 1,227.10 is: 1,691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.62 : 2,241.12 = 1,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.62/2,241.12 = 1,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.62x = 2,241.12 × 1,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.62x = 2,750,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,078.35/1,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.71

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