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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.07, 4,519.80 and 1,625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.07, 4,519.80 and 1,625.37 is: 2,438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.07 : 4,519.80 = 1,625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.07/4,519.80 = 1,625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.07x = 4,519.80 × 1,625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.07x = 7,346,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,347.33/3,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.97

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