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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.72, 3,457.27 and 1,620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.72, 3,457.27 and 1,620.45 is: 2,235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.72 : 3,457.27 = 1,620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.72/3,457.27 = 1,620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.72x = 3,457.27 × 1,620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.72x = 5,602,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,602,333.17/2,505.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.82

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