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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.79, 4,515.99 and 1,625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.79, 4,515.99 and 1,625.74 is: 2,436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.79 : 4,515.99 = 1,625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.79/4,515.99 = 1,625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.79x = 4,515.99 × 1,625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.79x = 7,341,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,814.29/3,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.88

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