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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.27, 4,517.79 and 1,625.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.27, 4,517.79 and 1,625.36 is: 2,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.27 : 4,517.79 = 1,625.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.27/4,517.79 = 1,625.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.27x = 4,517.79 × 1,625.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.27x = 7,343,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,012.57/3,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.70

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