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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.63, 3,755.28 and 1,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.63, 3,755.28 and 1,624.92 is: 2,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.63 : 3,755.28 = 1,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.63/3,755.28 = 1,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.63x = 3,755.28 × 1,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.63x = 6,102,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,023.48/2,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.25

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