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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.48, 3,481.24 and 1,625.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.48, 3,481.24 and 1,625.56 is: 2,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.48 : 3,481.24 = 1,625.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.48/3,481.24 = 1,625.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.48x = 3,481.24 × 1,625.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.48x = 5,658,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,658,964.49/2,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.30

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