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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.60, 3,275.25 and 1,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.60, 3,275.25 and 1,628.22 is: 2,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.60 : 3,275.25 = 1,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.60/3,275.25 = 1,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.60x = 3,275.25 × 1,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.60x = 5,332,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332,827.56/2,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.83

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