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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.84, 3,400.52 and 1,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.84, 3,400.52 and 1,625.98 is: 2,243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.84 : 3,400.52 = 1,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.84/3,400.52 = 1,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.84x = 3,400.52 × 1,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.84x = 5,529,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,177.51/2,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.22

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