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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.93, 4,520.67 and 1,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.93, 4,520.67 and 1,625.94 is: 2,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.93 : 4,520.67 = 1,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.93/4,520.67 = 1,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.93x = 4,520.67 × 1,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.93x = 7,350,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,338.18/3,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.60

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