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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.65, 2,442.38 and 1,041.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.65, 2,442.38 and 1,041.79 is: 1,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.65 : 2,442.38 = 1,041.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.65/2,442.38 = 1,041.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.65x = 2,442.38 × 1,041.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.65x = 2,544,447.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,447.06/1,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.19

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