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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641, 2,461.50 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641, 2,461.50 and 425 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641 : 2,461.50 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641/2,461.50 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641x = 2,461.50 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641x = 1,046,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,137.50/1,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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