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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.29, 2,851.33 and 1,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.29, 2,851.33 and 1,625.24 is: 2,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.29 : 2,851.33 = 1,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.29/2,851.33 = 1,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.29x = 2,851.33 × 1,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.29x = 4,634,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,095.57/2,066.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.71

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