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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.74, 3,049.20 and 1,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.74, 3,049.20 and 1,625.12 is: 2,435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.74 : 3,049.20 = 1,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.74/3,049.20 = 1,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.74x = 3,049.20 × 1,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.74x = 4,955,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,315.90/2,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.36

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