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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.62, 3,108.34 and 1,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.62, 3,108.34 and 1,624.96 is: 2,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.62 : 3,108.34 = 1,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.62/3,108.34 = 1,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.62x = 3,108.34 × 1,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.62x = 5,050,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,928.17/2,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.26

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