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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.19, 2,932.82 and 1,625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.19, 2,932.82 and 1,625.95 is: 2,244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.19 : 2,932.82 = 1,625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.19/2,932.82 = 1,625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.19x = 2,932.82 × 1,625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.19x = 4,768,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,618.68/2,124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.91

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