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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.90, 3,227.32 and 1,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.90, 3,227.32 and 1,625 is: 2,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.90 : 3,227.32 = 1,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.90/3,227.32 = 1,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.90x = 3,227.32 × 1,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.90x = 5,244,395
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,395/2,152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.97

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