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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.98, 5,067.26 and 1,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.98, 5,067.26 and 1,625.40 is: 2,434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.98 : 5,067.26 = 1,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.98/5,067.26 = 1,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.98x = 5,067.26 × 1,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.98x = 8,236,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,324.40/3,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.64

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