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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.81, 4,098.38 and 1,625.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.81, 4,098.38 and 1,625.53 is: 2,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.81 : 4,098.38 = 1,625.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.81/4,098.38 = 1,625.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.81x = 4,098.38 × 1,625.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.81x = 6,662,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,053.95/2,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.26

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