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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.81, 5,948.76 and 1,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.81, 5,948.76 and 1,625.22 is: 2,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.81 : 5,948.76 = 1,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.81/5,948.76 = 1,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.81x = 5,948.76 × 1,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.81x = 9,668,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,021.42/3,965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.84

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