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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.38, 4,088 and 1,622.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.38, 4,088 and 1,622.38 is: 2,433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.38 : 4,088 = 1,622.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.38/4,088 = 1,622.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.38x = 4,088 × 1,622.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.38x = 6,632,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,289.44/2,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.53

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