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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.27, 4,516.92 and 1,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.27, 4,516.92 and 1,625.27 is: 2,437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.27 : 4,516.92 = 1,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.27/4,516.92 = 1,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.27x = 4,516.92 × 1,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.27x = 7,341,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,191.98/3,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.91

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