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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.66, 3,622.35 and 1,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.66, 3,622.35 and 1,681.20 is: 2,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.66 : 3,622.35 = 1,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.66/3,622.35 = 1,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.66x = 3,622.35 × 1,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.66x = 6,089,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,894.82/2,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.38

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