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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.66, 3,467.76 and 1,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.66, 3,467.76 and 1,625.68 is: 2,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.66 : 3,467.76 = 1,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.66/3,467.76 = 1,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.66x = 3,467.76 × 1,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.66x = 5,637,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637,463.47/2,317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.40

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