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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.23, 3,623.19 and 1,631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.23, 3,623.19 and 1,631.59 is: 2,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.23 : 3,623.19 = 1,631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.23/3,623.19 = 1,631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.23x = 3,623.19 × 1,631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.23x = 5,911,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911,560.57/2,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.83

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