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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.28, 3,399.89 and 1,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.28, 3,399.89 and 1,625.40 is: 2,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.28 : 3,399.89 = 1,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.28/3,399.89 = 1,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.28x = 3,399.89 × 1,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.28x = 5,526,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,182.22/2,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.52

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