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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981.71, 2,725.52 and 1,624.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981.71, 2,725.52 and 1,624.95 is: 2,234.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981.71 : 2,725.52 = 1,624.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981.71/2,725.52 = 1,624.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981.71x = 2,725.52 × 1,624.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981.71x = 4,428,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,825.60/1,981.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.85

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