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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.28, 3,044.56 and 1,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.28, 3,044.56 and 1,625.22 is: 2,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.28 : 3,044.56 = 1,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.28/3,044.56 = 1,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.28x = 3,044.56 × 1,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.28x = 4,948,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,079.80/2,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.15

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