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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.94, 2,243.06 and 1,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.94, 2,243.06 and 1,036.11 is: 1,429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.94 : 2,243.06 = 1,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.94/2,243.06 = 1,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.94x = 2,243.06 × 1,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.94x = 2,324,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,043.30/1,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.36

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