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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.43, 3,125.79 and 1,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.43, 3,125.79 and 1,625.22 is: 2,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.43 : 3,125.79 = 1,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.43/3,125.79 = 1,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.43x = 3,125.79 × 1,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.43x = 5,080,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,096.42/2,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.50

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