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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,475.51, 5,209.62 and 1,625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,475.51, 5,209.62 and 1,625.06 is: 2,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,475.51 : 5,209.62 = 1,625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,475.51/5,209.62 = 1,625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,475.51x = 5,209.62 × 1,625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,475.51x = 8,465,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,952.01/3,475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.89

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