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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.56, 3,328.86 and 1,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.56, 3,328.86 and 1,625.32 is: 2,243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.56 : 3,328.86 = 1,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.56/3,328.86 = 1,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.56x = 3,328.86 × 1,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.56x = 5,410,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,462.74/2,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.55

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