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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.64, 4,408.31 and 1,625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.64, 4,408.31 and 1,625.99 is: 2,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.64 : 4,408.31 = 1,625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.64/4,408.31 = 1,625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.64x = 4,408.31 × 1,625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.64x = 7,167,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,850.00/2,941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.68

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