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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.22, 3,621.54 and 1,631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.22, 3,621.54 and 1,631.67 is: 2,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.22 : 3,621.54 = 1,631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.22/3,621.54 = 1,631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.22x = 3,621.54 × 1,631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.22x = 5,909,158.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,909,158.17/2,625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.92

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