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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.17, 3,667.96 and 1,625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.17, 3,667.96 and 1,625.59 is: 2,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.17 : 3,667.96 = 1,625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.17/3,667.96 = 1,625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.17x = 3,667.96 × 1,625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.17x = 5,962,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,599.10/2,450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.55

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