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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.15, 3,932.42 and 1,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.15, 3,932.42 and 1,217.59 is: 1,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.15 : 3,932.42 = 1,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.15/3,932.42 = 1,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.15x = 3,932.42 × 1,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.15x = 4,788,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,059.35/2,625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.92

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