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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,625.94, 2,438.68 and 930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,625.94, 2,438.68 and 930.36 is: 1,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,625.94 : 2,438.68 = 930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,625.94/2,438.68 = 930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,625.94x = 2,438.68 × 930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,625.94x = 2,268,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,850.32/1,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.41

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