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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.59, 4,521.65 and 1,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.59, 4,521.65 and 1,625.25 is: 2,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.59 : 4,521.65 = 1,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.59/4,521.65 = 1,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.59x = 4,521.65 × 1,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.59x = 7,348,803.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348,803.54/3,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.55

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