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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.94, 2,434.32 and 1,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.94, 2,434.32 and 1,472.16 is: 2,204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.94 : 2,434.32 = 1,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.94/2,434.32 = 1,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.94x = 2,434.32 × 1,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.94x = 3,583,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,708.53/1,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.08

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