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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.63, 4,625.28 and 1,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.63, 4,625.28 and 1,621.45 is: 2,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.63 : 4,625.28 = 1,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.63/4,625.28 = 1,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.63x = 4,625.28 × 1,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.63x = 7,499,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,660.26/3,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.88

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