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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.73, 3,465.18 and 1,625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.73, 3,465.18 and 1,625.81 is: 2,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.73 : 3,465.18 = 1,625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.73/3,465.18 = 1,625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.73x = 3,465.18 × 1,625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.73x = 5,633,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,706.97/2,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.85

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