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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.14, 3,400.92 and 1,626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.14, 3,400.92 and 1,626.25 is: 2,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.14 : 3,400.92 = 1,626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.14/3,400.92 = 1,626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.14x = 3,400.92 × 1,626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.14x = 5,530,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530,746.15/2,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.58

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