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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.76, 4,630.98 and 1,625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.76, 4,630.98 and 1,625.52 is: 2,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.76 : 4,630.98 = 1,625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.76/4,630.98 = 1,625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.76x = 4,630.98 × 1,625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.76x = 7,527,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,750.61/3,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.72

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