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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.74, 4,626.72 and 1,625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.74, 4,626.72 and 1,625.58 is: 2,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.74 : 4,626.72 = 1,625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.74/4,626.72 = 1,625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.74x = 4,626.72 × 1,625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.74x = 7,521,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,521,103.50/3,085.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.37

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