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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.41, 3,623.69 and 1,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.41, 3,623.69 and 1,631.44 is: 2,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.41 : 3,623.69 = 1,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.41/3,623.69 = 1,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.41x = 3,623.69 × 1,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.41x = 5,911,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911,832.24/2,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.77

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