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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.90 and 1,430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.33, 3,622.90 and 1,430.27 is: 1,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.33 : 3,622.90 = 1,430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.33/3,622.90 = 1,430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.33x = 3,622.90 × 1,430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.33x = 5,181,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,725.18/2,625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.74

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