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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858.34, 4,283.70 and 1,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858.34, 4,283.70 and 1,625.28 is: 2,435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858.34 : 4,283.70 = 1,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858.34/4,283.70 = 1,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858.34x = 4,283.70 × 1,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858.34x = 6,962,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,211.94/2,858.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.75

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