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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.06, 3,402.36 and 1,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.06, 3,402.36 and 1,625.92 is: 2,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.06 : 3,402.36 = 1,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.06/3,402.36 = 1,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.06x = 3,402.36 × 1,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.06x = 5,531,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,531,965.17/2,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.15

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