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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.35, 5,210.10 and 1,625.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.35, 5,210.10 and 1,625.49 is: 2,436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.35 : 5,210.10 = 1,625.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.35/5,210.10 = 1,625.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.35x = 5,210.10 × 1,625.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.35x = 8,468,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,965.45/3,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.87

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