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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.81, 2,242.88 and 1,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.81, 2,242.88 and 1,035.98 is: 1,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.81 : 2,242.88 = 1,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.81/2,242.88 = 1,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.81x = 2,242.88 × 1,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.81x = 2,323,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,581.41/1,625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.18

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