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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.67, 3,615.21 and 1,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.67, 3,615.21 and 1,625.31 is: 2,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.67 : 3,615.21 = 1,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.67/3,615.21 = 1,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.67x = 3,615.21 × 1,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.67x = 5,875,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,836.97/2,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.68

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