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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.78, 3,400.58 and 1,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.78, 3,400.58 and 1,625.90 is: 2,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.78 : 3,400.58 = 1,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.78/3,400.58 = 1,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.78x = 3,400.58 × 1,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.78x = 5,529,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,003.02/2,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.20

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