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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.68, 3,603.93 and 1,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.68, 3,603.93 and 1,625.84 is: 2,434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.68 : 3,603.93 = 1,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.68/3,603.93 = 1,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.68x = 3,603.93 × 1,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.68x = 5,859,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,402.95/2,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.64

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