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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.18, 3,414.73 and 1,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.18, 3,414.73 and 1,625.58 is: 2,432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.18 : 3,414.73 = 1,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.18/3,414.73 = 1,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.18x = 3,414.73 × 1,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.18x = 5,550,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550,912.73/2,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.28

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