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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.28, 3,623.06 and 1,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.28, 3,623.06 and 1,630.60 is: 2,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.28 : 3,623.06 = 1,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.28/3,623.06 = 1,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.28x = 3,623.06 × 1,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.28x = 5,907,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907,756.65/2,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.34

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